Eric Cantor, House Republican Leader, Loses in Republican Primary
An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.
Majority Supports Constitutional Right To Same-Sex Marriage
The people are ready. Is the Supreme Court?
Virginia Goes To War Against Uber, Lyft, And Free Enterprise
The Virginia DMV is threatening to crackdown on companies providing innovative car services to consumers.
Majority Supports Life Without Parole Over Death Penalty For Murder
A turning point in public opinion?
State Senate Resignation Sends Virginia Budget Negotiations Into Twilight Zone
Some old fashioned political arm twisting has up-ended the apple cart in Richmond.
Bill Gates: The Most Powerful Man in America?
How the richest man in the world quickly changed the education curriculum in 45 states.
Virginia GOP Picks Ed Gillespie To Run Against Mark Warner
The establishment wins one in Virginia, but that’s unlikely to help the GOP in November
Obama’s New Carbon Rules Pose Political And Economic Risks For Questionable Benefits
The EPA’s new carbon rules leave much to be desired.
Reforming Ballot Access Laws
It may be time to rethink the way we make candidates get on the ballot.
Eric Shinseki Out As Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Eric Shinseki resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs this morning, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.
Is Compromise Possible In The Gun Debate?
The tragedy in Santa Barbara will. inevitably, revive the same old gun debate. But can it ever evolve beyond shouting?
Federal Judge Orders Cong. John Conyers Placed Back On Ballot
One of the longest serving Members of Congress just got his political career saved.
Fifty Senators Call On N.F.L. To Change Redskins Name
Once again, Washington politicians are pontificating about the Washington Redskins.
Another Legal Victory For Marriage Equality
A 13 month string of legal victories for marriage equality reaches Oregon.
New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does
Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.
Texas High School Student Suspended For Refusing To Stand During Pledge Of Allegiance
A pretty clear violation of the First Amendment.
Virginia County Considers Banning People From Meeting In Their Own Homes
One Virginia county wants to regulate how many people you can have in your home for a visit.
The Tea Party’s Candidate Selection Problem
From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries
Where Is The South?
The Mason-Dixon Line says it starts in Maryland, but that no longer seems to be the case.
Virginia Attorney General Unilaterally Rules That Illegal Immigrants Qualify For In-State Tuition
A good idea, but do the ends justify the means?
A Democratic Lock On The Electoral College
The Democrats have a big advantage in the Electoral College, at least for now.
Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
New York Becomes 11th ‘State’ To Pass National Popular Vote Law
New York has joined nine other states and the District of Columbia to vote to for an Electoral College bypass.
Virginia GOP Candidate: No Incest Exception For Abortion, Because Sometimes Incest Is Voluntary
Perhaps the only good thing you can say about Virginia Delegate Robert Marshall is that, while he may be nuts, at least he’s consistently nuts.
Retiring Congressman: Members Of Congress Are Underpaid
Time to have some sympathy for those poor penny-pinching Congressmen and Senators? Hardly.
