Policy
Darren Wilson's Friendly Trial
The rigged process that exonerated the cop who shot Michael Brown highlights the need for independent prosecutors.
Senators Pitch a Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana in States That Allow It
The CARERS Act would eliminate federal interference with patients and providers.
Here's What the Senate's Massive Sex-Trafficking Bill Would Actually Do
The legislation addresses much more than preventing and punishing traffickers.
When Joe Biden Loved Defying the President's Foreign Policy
Back in 1986, the then-senator led the charge against Ronald Reagan's treatment of South Africa
NSA Spies on Wikipedia Users. Now It's Lawsuit Time.
Wikimedia joins with the ACLU to sue the pants off the feds for violating the privacy and free speech rights of encyclopedia users and editors.
Why the Supremes Need to Scrap Obamacare's Federal Exchange Subsidy
The court's job is to enforce the law as written, not fix it
How to Count the Defensive Use of Guns
Neither survey calls nor media and police reports capture the importance of private gun ownership.
Scott Walker's Brave Stand Against Big Labor
The Wisconsin governor has shown courage under fire from organized labor and its allies.
Scott Walker Flip-Flops in Favor of Federal Ethanol Mandate
Wisconsin governor, no stranger to corporate welfare, sings a new tune in front of Iowa farmers
DOJ Report Makes a Strong Case That Darren Wilson Shot Michael Brown in Self-Defense
The feds find that the witnesses who made Wilson look the worst were the worst witnesses.
GOP Candidates Quizzed on Farm Policies, Fuel Mandates at Iowa Ag Summit
A Huckabee gem from the Summit: "If I were the president, I would like to have all the authority there is."
Republicans Poised to Rubber-Stamp Another Debt Ceiling Increase
This is what you get with GOP control of Congress
Why Conservatives Should Fight for Death Penalty Drug Transparency
Capital punishment fails the "conservative litmus test."
The Problem with Prosecutorial Immunity
Like any other people in positions of authority, prosecutors need checks on their power.
Marijuana Federalism Is Principled and Popular
Republican presidential candidates find a way to achieve a tricky balance.
Superbugs Are Outstripping Antibiotics
Bacteria can evolve. Maybe federal policymakers can as well, before it's too late.
Is Addiction a Chronic Brain Disease?
Drug addiction is not caused by the effects of drugs alone.
The War of 1812 Dramatically Changed American People and Government
"Forget self and think of America," wartime pundits urged.
"That's It, House of Cards. You Lost Me."
A show that was once darkly great has descended into prosaic moralism. God save us from fictional pols who are serious about jobs programs.
Fresh Out of Bankruptcy, City Announces Multimillion-Dollar Housing Project
Stockton has apparently learned nothing from its embarrassing financial boondoggle.
D.C. DOT Could Kill City's Streetcar Project
Is it time to put the H Street trolley out of its misery?
Colorado Sheriff Obeys the Feds on Drugs, Defies Them on Guns
Justin Smith, who says he must enforce the federal ban on marijuana, takes a different view of federally mandated background checks.
Ted Cruz's Cannabis Conversion Reflects the Political Prudence of Marijuana Federalism
For Republicans, letting states go their own way is principled and popular.
The Blockchain: A Supercomputer for Reality
"Everything that can be decentralized, will be decentralized."
Christian Ethicist Says Freeing Prisoners 'Would Make Their Lives Worse'
Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig argues that sentencing reform "won't work" without more welfare spending.
The Battle for Death Penalty Transparency
Journalists and prisoners stage a First Amendment challenge to state secrecy regarding executions.
People, Justice, Common Sense Prevail in Capitol Hill Sledding
Despite efforts by police to crack down on fun, much sledding happened in D.C. on Thursday.
Parking in 'Designated Area of High Prostitution Activity' Could Get Your Car Impounded in Spokane, Washington
What the plan lacks in likelihood to yield results, it makes up for in ensuring police harassment.
This Man Was Found Innocent, But the Cops Kept His $30,000 Anyway
Civil asset forfeiture strikes again.
Darren Wilson's Pre-Prosecution Report: It's Good to be a Police Officer
An important part of the Darren Wilson pre-prosecution investigation is not what it found, but that it happened at all.
Colorado Sheriffs Say Marijuana Legalization Should Be Overturned Because It Makes Them Uncomfortable
Their lawsuit argues that the Constitution requires them to bust pot smokers.
Netflix May Already Regret Its Support for the FCC's New Net Neutrality Rules
The agency's new Internet rules will only make the Web worse.
Justice Kennedy Offers Aid and Comfort to Both Sides in Obamacare Battle
Kennedy's vote in King v. Burwell is too close to call.
These Glasses Can Thwart Facial Recognition Software
In an age of ever-increasing surveillance, one simple technology could help protect your privacy.
America Must Reject Netanyahu's War Cry on Iran
Netanyahu's narrative is a fabric of lies and omissions.
