Pressure Builds to Commit U.S. Troops Against ISIS; Why It's Still a Bad Idea
We may defeat ISIS at an unknown price in lives only to find that keeping the situation from deteriorating again requires putting the region under indefinite occupation.
Policy
Enhanced Criminal Penalties for Pregnant Women Must End, Groups Urge DOJ
Reproductive-rights and drug-policy groups are calling for an end to the harsher sentencing of pregnant women charged with drug crimes.
The Dumb Republican Calls for a Travel Ban to Fight Ebola
If anything, it will make matters worse
Why Government Websites Cost More and Perform Worse Than Private Sector Sites
Nearly 2,000 pages of cumbersome federal contractor regulations could be to blame.
Farmers' Markets and Organic Farms: More Special Interests Get Millions in Government Handouts
From farm grants to "green" technology subsidies, politicians hand out goodies while taxpayers get stuck with the tab.
Latest Salon Interview with Liz Warren Even More Nauseating Than Usual
So exclusive. Much interview.
Fictional Infractions and Furry Judges
Two cases give the Supreme Court a chance to limit cops' broad power to stop and search your car.
Stop Referring to Gay Marriage as 'Marriage Equality'
How can one argue that gay marriage is OK but polygamy is not?
