Law & Government
Mr. Ed Goes to Washington
Horse lovers want to stop people from eating their sacred animal.
Butch Otter Rides Again
Idaho' next governor demonstrates the possibilities--and limits--of libertarian politics in the Republican Party.
The Honorable Representative from Ohio Will Now Beam Up
James Traficant's greatest Trek hits
Straight Talk Is Cheap
How John McCain became the capo of the new, reformed campaign finance syndicate
The President's Rotten Record on Trade
Why George W. Bush is the most protectionist president since Herbert Hoover
Do They Dare to Say "Impeach"?
One person's airtight legal case is another's "Stay out the Bushes."
Do They Dare to Say "Impeach"?
One person's airtight legal case is another's "Stay out the Bushes."
The President's Rotten Record on Trade
Why George W. Bush is the most protectionist president since Herbert Hoover
Reasonable Search and Seizure, Capitol Hill Style
Since when is Congress worried about the separation of powers?
Sleepwalking Into History, Kennedy Style
How Patrick Kennedy's dangerous driving became Ambien's fault
You Can't Outlaw a Free Lunch
The Senate's lobbying reform proposal will fail because it's designed to fail
The Mobility Myth
Pundits love to fret about our "increasingly mobile society," but Americans are actually more likely than ever to stay put.
Are We Ready for the Next 9/11?
The sorry state--and stunning waste--of homeland security spending.
Who Gets to Not Spend Our Money?
Why a presidential line-item veto seems like a good idea, but isn't
Remedial Math for the President
The only thing missing from the 2007 budget is fiscal responsibility.
Gonzo's Bluff on Eavesdropping
Don't believe the rationalizations: The attorney general is just making up the rules on domestic spying.