Scots Reject Independence, But The United Kingdom May Never Be The Same
The United Kingdom will stay united, but it may never be the same again.
Why Did England Allow This Vote?
The thought they’d win big and silence the Scottish separatists. They were wrong.
On Eve Of Vote, Anti-Independence Forces Have Slight Lead In Scotland
It’s all over but the voting in Scotland.
Obama’s Anti-ISIS Coalition Seems To Exist Only In His Mind
Despite the President’s assurances of an international coalition, the rest of the world doesn’t seem all that interested in joining the fight.
Scottish Independence Becoming More Likely?
With just nine days to go, it’s anyone’s guess how the Scottish Independence vote will turn out.
August Jobs Report Disappoints
After several months of good news, the August Jobs Report was quite a disappointment.
Scottish Independence Losing In The Polls
If recent polling is to be believed, the bid for Scottish independence is going to go down in flames.
Why Debating Districts Misses The Larger Point
There are plenty of other factors that help our two major parties retain power.
Scottish Independence Referendum A Nailbiter
Scottish independence may be more likely than many think.
Military Enlistment Rates by State and Region
The South and Southwest have a much higher military enlistment rate than the Northeast.
Sarajevo, The Media, And ‘Breaking News’ Coverage, 100 Years Later
The news media of 1914 didn’t see World War One coming, but it’s not clear that we’re any better.
British Ban Teaching Creationism As Science, Should The U.S. Do The Same?
It is now illegal to teach creationism as science in the United Kingdom in any school, public or private, that receives public funding.
Insurgents Continue Advance Toward Baghdad
It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.
No, It’s Not Time For A New War On Booze
A supposed conservative calls for massive increases in taxes on alcohol.
Far Right’s Rise In Europe Lays Largely In The Failures Of Mainstream Parties
Far right parties are succeeding in Europe because the mainstream parties aren’t offering an alternative.
Europe’s Far Right Finds A Friend In Putin
The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.
Why Do Dictators Like Kim Jong Un Bother To Hold Fake Elections?
Why do dictators feel the need to pretend that they have the consent of the people over whom they rule?
‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere of ‘Band of Brothers’ Fame Dead at 90
Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.
Western ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine Don’t Say What Commentators Think
The Budapest Memorandums pertain solely to nuclear attacks.
N.F.L. Draft Prospect Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay
Michael Sam is gay.It didn’t matter to his University of Missouri teammates. Will it matter to the NFL?
Was Amanda Knox Subjected to “Double Jeopardy?” Don’t Be So Sure About It
The idea that Amanda Knox was subjected to what we consider “double jeopardy” doesn’t seem to withstand scrutiny.
Israel Appoints First Female Battalion Commander [UPDATED]
The IDF has finally put a woman in command of a battalion. They’re decades behind American forces.
What Happens Online Doesn’t Just Stay Online, Justine Sacco Edition
The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.
Keith Richards on the Making of “Street Fighting Man”
WSJ’s Marc Myers has a fascinating chat with Keith Richards on the making of one of the Stones’ iconic tracks.
Who Was The First “Democratically Elected” President Of The United States?
In 1789, George Washington took office after being elected by only a small portion of the population of the U.S. Does that mean he wasn’t “democratically elected?”
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
No, The Iranian Nuclear Program Deal Isn’t Like Munich
The opponents of the temporary deal reached in Geneva have been making some ridiculous historical analogies.
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
We spend more per capita than any other country in the world and yet we are outperformed on a key metric, life expectancy, by a large number of countries
Hawaii About To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: What A Difference 20 Years Makes
The state where the same-sex marriage battle began is just days away from legalizing same-sex marriage.
Roger Goodell Wants NFL Expansion To Los Angeles And London
Roger Goodell wants to see the NFL expand to Los Angeles and London. One city seems like an obvious choice, the other not so much.
Revelations About NSA Surveillance Souring U.S. Relationships With Other Nations
The latest revelations about National Security Agency surveillance outside the United States have caused quite an uproar overseas.
Understanding the Mess (and Why it May not Get Better Anytime Soon)
The situation we currently find oursevles in is very much driven by structural issues.
