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.
Peter Mondavi, Napa Valley Wine Pioneer, Dead At 101
A man who helped create a multi-billion dollar a year industry, and some mighty fine wine, has passed away.
Paul Kantner, Co-Founder Of Jefferson Airplane, Dies At 74
Another icon of popular music has passed away.
A Legal Bombshell Could Wreck The Criminal Case Against Bill Cosby
An agreement purportedly made ten years ago by a former prosecutor could mean the end of the criminal charges against Bill Cosby.
Bill Cosby Charged With Sexual Assault In Pennsylvania
After nearly two years of decades old stories leaking out, entertainment legend Bill Cosby has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2005.
Federal Appeals Court Ruling Raises Doubts About Rulings Against Redskins Trademarks
A ruling in an unrelated case raises serious doubts about the law used to revoke the Washington Redskins trademarks because they are allegedly ‘disparaging.’
It’s Apparently Time To Discuss The Brokered Convention Fantasy Again
The quadrennial fantasy of a brokered convention, which American politics has not seen since 1952, is rearing its head again, and it’s no more likely now than it was when we talked about this four years ago.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument On Meaning Of ‘One Person, One Vote’ In Redistricting
The Supreme Court heard oral argument today in a case that could have big implications for redistricting, and the make-up of state legislatures and the House of Representatives.
New Poll Shows Support For Marijuana Legalization Continues To Rise
Public support for marijuana legalization continues to rise. As with the marriage equality movement, it’s obvious where this will end, The only question is how long it will take to get there.
From Bork, To Kennedy, To Obergefell
He definitely wouldn’t appreciate it, but in some sense you can thank Robert Bork for the Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges.
The Confederate Flag Has Always Been About Hate, Not “Heritage”
The people who continue to claim that the Confederate Flag is about anything other than hatred, racism, and a nation that celebrated slavery are lying to you and to themselves.
Americans Are Becoming More Liberal On Social Issues
A new poll shows that Americans have moved to the left on a wide variety of social issues.
Cuba Removed From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism
Another step forward toward ending a U.S. policy regarding Cuba that was outdated twenty years ago.
Los Angeles Makes A Risky Bet With Its Minimum Wage Increase
Los Angeles became the latest major city to increase its minimum wage. It’s a risky bet that is likely to do more harm than good.
