Once Again, There Are No Good Options In Syria. So Let’s Not Do Anything At All.
The United States can’t do any good in Syria, but we can do a lot of bad.
Bill Cosby Heads Back For A Second Sexual Assault Trial, With Some Major Differences
Bill Cosby heads back to court for a retrial on the sexual assault allegations against him but it’s not going to be the same as the first.
Will Mexico Pay for the Wall?
The answer is, of course, no. Really, this is a post about the wall as policy.
‘Woke’ Civil War at the New York Times?
Old-fashioned notions of journalistic neutrality are chafing young reporters in the Age of Trump.
VA Care for All?
Dave Schuler argues the US would have a much better healthcare system if we had modeled it on VA clinics rather than private insurance.
Rev. Billy Graham Dies At 99
Billy Graham was the son of a North Carolina farmer who grew up to become a counselor to Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even a Queen.
Federal Lawsuit Seeks To Challenge Federal Laws Against Marijuana
A Federal Court in New York City is set to hear argument tomorrow in a case that essentially argues that a large swath of Federal laws regarding marijuana are unconstitutional.
Russia Barred From 2018 Olympics
Russia has been barred from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics after an investigation uncovered extensive evidence of cheating.
Jim Nabors, Television’s ‘Gomer Pyle,’ Dies at 87
Jim Nabors, who became famous as Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle USMC, has died at the age of 87.
Republican Senate Nominee Roy Moore Accused Of Abusing Four Women When They Were Teens
Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore is accused of having molested a 14-year-old girl when he was in his 30s.
Representative Government and Line Drawing
A complicated concurrence to Steven Taylor’s recent postings.
A few words about Charlottesville…
We mourn Charlottesville because Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, made clear in no uncertain terms that in his mind there was little distinction between those in Charlottesville who pursued the un-American “values” of soil, blood, and racial dominance and those who pursued the ideals of the American Constitution.
Republicans Have A Choice: Embrace Trump And The Alt-Right, Or Save Themselves
Republicans now face a stark choice.
The ACLU is Right to Defend Free Speech for Awful People
Yes, even Nazis must have their rights to peaceful speech and assembly protected.
Trump Praises ‘Very Good People’ at Nazi Rally
The president’s begrudging condemnation of evil didn’t last long.
Yes, The First Amendment Does Protect So-Called ‘Hate Speech’
Even the most offensive speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Oakland Raiders Set To Move To Las Vegas
The Oakland Los Angeles Oakland Raiders are headed to Vegas, baby!
Senate Headed For ‘Nuclear Option’ Showdown Over Gorsuch Nomination
Next week’s big news is likely to be the Senate’s vote to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, which could mean invocation of the so-called ‘nuclear option’ by Senate Republicans.
SpaceX Wants To Send Civilians To Orbit The Moon, By The End Of 2018
An ambitious plan to return men to the Moon in less than two years.
Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Florist Who Refused Service To Same-Sex Wedding
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled against a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Has 2016 Really Been An Unusually Bad Year For Celebrity Deaths?
It seems as though 2016 has taken many more celebrities lives than past years.
Leonard Cohen, Legendary Singer, Songwriter, And Poet, Dead At 82
Another great loss for music in what has been a difficult year.
Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Trial Set For June 2017
A long way off, but there are some important pre-trial matters to resolve between now and then.
Donald Trump Returns To Dark, Dystopian Themes In Convention Speech
Donald Trump started out his campaign by telling us that the American dream is dead, and he returned to those dark and pessimistic themes in his acceptance speech last night.00
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor, Author, And Human Rights Advocate, Dies At 87
A man who survived great horrors to become a tireless witness for truth and advocate for human rights has passed away.
America’s Partisan Divide Is More Unhealthy Than It Has Been In Decades
Americans have increasingly come to view their political opponents as not just wrong, but evil, stupid, and immoral. That’s not something that makes for a healthy representative democratic republic.
Evaluating Hillary’s Short List For Running Mates
A purported ‘short list’ of potential running mates for Hillary Clinton is out. Here’s how the candidates stack up.
The Horror of War and the Challenge of Peace in Colombia
If Colombia makes peace, the post-conflict era will be rife with challenges.
Morley Safer, Legendary 60 Minutes Correspondent, Dies At 84
A journalistic legend has passed away just days after his retirement was officially announced.
George Martin, the ‘Fifth Beatle,’ Dead at 90
The producer behind a group of music legends has passed away at the age of 90.
