Rand Paul, Foreign Policy, and Republican Delusions of Interventionist Grandeur
The GOP operative behind Swiftboat Veterans for Truth is gunning for the senator's scalp.
Foreign Policy
Surveillance Envy Drives France to Intrusive Law of Its Own
Actually, the French government has been snoopy as hell for a long time
Rand Paul and the GOP's Foreign Policy Civil War
If the freshly minted presidential candidate tries to stay on both sides too long, he could end up on neither.
A Reason Rand Paul Reader
Highlights from a libertarian magazine's coverage of the most libertarian Republican running for president in 2016
It's Getting Stupid on Iran
From pretending only Republicans oppose a deal to pretending the U.S.' reputation is in jeopardy, the stupid on Iran is reaching new highs.
Scotland: The Most Nannying of Europe's Nanny States
Forget a blue-painted Mel Gibson yelling "freedom!" Now it's all about the mandatory salad bar.
Iran and the Recurrent Fear of Arms Control
The question is not whether the agreement works miracles to soften the hearts of the Iranian rulers.
How to Push Back on Calls for More Defense Spending: $45 Billion of Afghan Funds Unaccounted For
A big chunk of Pentagon spending prior to 2010 cannot be audited.
Why Didn't the U.S. Force Iran to Give Up Its Entire Nuclear Program?
Because we operate in the real world, not a fantasy one
Obama: Iran Deal With 'Robust and Intrusive' Inspections 'Our Best Option by Far'
President hails framework for a deal, says nothing's been agreed to until everything's been agreed to.
U.S., Iran Reportedly Agree on Deal For More Nuclear Negotiations—Not Good or Bad News
Negotiators working out how much to tell the public
American Foreign Policy Only Puts Us In More Danger
We would be safer from terrorism without the U.S. government.
Gov. Jerry Brown Mandates Water-Use Rationing. Up Next: The Kids Will Meditate in School
Keep an eye out for the suede-denim police if you live in California!
So Arab Countries Can Clean Up Their Own Messes Without (Crazy) Uncle Sugar!
Being the craziest guy in the room can sometimes get results.
Hundreds of French Sex Workers March in Paris Against Laws Making Buying, Selling, and Looking Like You Might Sell Sex a Crime
In France, looking a little too slutty to a police officer is punishable by six months in prison and a fine of €3,750.
The Afghan Quagmire. When Will It End?
It was George W. Bush's war, but 75 percent of the U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan have died under Obama.
Somalia Lived While Its Government Died
"Serious" foreign policy minds care about everything but citizens' lives.
James Baker, J Street, and the Transformation of the Republican Party
The difference a quarter century makes
UPDATED! Meet Chuck Schumer, One of the Most Trivial Pols Ever. And Your Next Senate Minority Leader
A partial listing of some of the things that the New York senator has tried to ban over the years.
1 in 20 U.K. Students Has Engaged in Sex Work
While money was one motivating factor, students also cited flexible scheduling and personal enjoyment as reasons for choosing sex work.
How a Former Drug Czar Debates on Twitter
John Walters praised Chris Christie's comments about tax dollars from legal pot sales being "blood money." Then things got...interesting.
Venezuelan Government Collecting Signatures to Petition President Obama Over National Security Threat Declaration
Executive order declaring Venezuela an extraordinary threat could pave the way for wider sanctions.
Breaking: "The Gist" of Rand Paul's Controversial Defense Budget Amendment 940
More than ever, we need a strong voice to argue that $600 billion is more than enough to secure the safety and security of U.S. citizens and interests.
Elton John vs. Dolce & Gabbana: Should You Boycott Anti-Gay-Adoption Businesses?
The famous fashion designers are gay but oustpoken critics of gay parents and IVF children.
Bomb Iran Now, Work out the Details Later
John Bolton makes bid to lead the growing pre-emptive war caucus
Tom Cotton: I Said 'replacement with a pro-western regime,' not Pre-Emptive War!
Hawkish senator disputes characterization of his interventionist views toward Iran
Ben Carson Loses Murdoch Primary; Says Favorite Treasury Secretary Was 'Andrea Mitchell's husband'
Another challenging day for the outsideriest hopeful in the GOP presidential field
Sex Worker Laura Lee to Launch Legal Challenge to Northern Ireland Prostitution Law
In Northern Ireland people can be convicted of paying for sex starting in June.
Is That a Nuke in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
New book, The Future of Violence, is terrified about 'technologies of mass empowerment'
