Policy
The Case Against Nepotism in Politics
From Kennedy to Bush to Cheney, it's time to stop rewarding the children of famous politicians.
White House Decision on Apple Patents Creates Uncertainty For Business
Even when they're right...
US Trade Representative Vetoes Ban on Apple iPhone, iPad Patent
Overruled judge's ruling that Apple violated Samsung's patents
Government Terror Alert Very Serious According to Politicians
Embassies closed, travel alerts issued, politicians doing the Sunday talk show circuit
A Visa for the Talented Mr. Modi?
Lifting the US visa ban might make a man with a history of anti-Muslim persecution the next Prime Minister of India
Aetna Pulling Out of Maryland Obamacare Exchange After State Demanded Lower Rates
Reality, how does it work?
State Seizes Two-Year-Old Child From Parents Because They Smoked Pot, Child Dies in Foster Care
Alex Hill spent time in two foster homes in Texas, second foster mother now charged with murder
UN Concerned About Uruguay's Pot Legalization Bill
Says legalizing marijuana would violate treaties
John Kerry Says Same-Sex Couples Seeking Visas Will Be Treated the Same as Opposite-Sex Couples
Will immediately affect up to 100 applicants
FDA Sets Standards for Gluten-Free Food Labels
Says the move will help the three million Americans with celiac disease
Congress Not Ready To Allow Crowdfunding for NASA Projects
Despite the fact NASA chief likes the idea
Reporter Wears Google Glasses at Pelosi's Weekly Press Conference
Speaker was distracted by the new gadget
British Government To Close Embassy in Yemen
Announcement comes after the U.S. State Department issued a travel warning because of an unspecified threat
Mugabe's Party Claims Victory in Zimbabwe Elections
Called a "total farce" by the prime minister
Rand Paul Says Biden Agrees With Him on Social Security
But says the vice president won't admit it
Former State Department Official Says Access to Intelligence-Sharing System Was Tightened After Manning's Leaks
Says the leaks undid many of the benefits of the system
Rep. Issa Subpoenas Treasury Department for IRS Documents
Has accused the IRS of obstructing congressional investigations
Congress Heads to Recess With a Few Issues Left Unresolved
Government shutdown, immigration reform, farm bill, etc..
Merkel's Party Allies Say Germans Should Be Ready for Four More Years of Her Policies
German chancellor doing well in polls ahead of election
Kerry Says the US and Arab Nations Are Working To Bring Interim Government and Muslim Brotherhood Together
Resolution to current situation still left wanting
One State Already Has a Basic Income Plan
The forgotten politics of the Alaska Permanent Fund
Berlusconi Not Happy About Prison Sentence
The sentence handed down for tax fraud was recently upheld by Italy's highest court
Kerry Optimistic Pakistan Drone Strikes Will End Soon
Because they're successful, not because of horrifying collateral damage and outrage
House Passes Bill Preventing Administration from Enacting Carbon Taxes
Probably not likely to get anywhere though
The Social Cost of Carbon: Garbage In, Garbage Out
Combined climate and econometric computer models produce any desired result.
Senate Struggles to Define Journalists for Shield Law
Want to control who does and doesn't get protections (Hint: WikiLeaks is on the 'no' list)
