Policy
No One Trusts the Government—Which is Bad News for Libertarians
When public contempt for the feds increases, so do the size and scope of government.
What the Immigration Bill Overlooks
A bill backed by leading Republicans and Democrats, big business, and government-co-opted unions is bound to have missed some things.
Food Bans Move to the Fore of New York City Mayoral Race
The mayor's race in New York City is anyone's to win. Who will be the victor? My money's on the anti-Bloomberg.
Police Union Suing St. Paul For Releasing Video of Police Brutality Without Hiding Cop's Face
Cop still on the job even though the police chief says he wants to fire him
CBO: Student Loan 'Fix' Would Add $22 Billion to Deficit
Sounds like the federal government at work
Private School Students At Least as Tolerant as Public Counterparts, Say Researchers
Not being prisoners may help
Brady Center Sues Nelson, Georgia Over Ordinance Requiring Gun Ownership
Town of 1,300 hasn't had a murder in five years
France Pushes for EU-Wide Financial Transactions Tax
So that there's no place to go to escape it
Harry Reid's "Nuclear Option"
He wants to override the filibuster, and that's a dangerous move.
DOT Bounces California-Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Plan Out of Casino Bank
Federal loan for high-stakes gamble on train tourism will not be considered
Funding, Regulatory Concerns Stand in the Way of Obama's Environmental Policies
Choking off jobs and businesses won't make anybody happy
'Aiding the Enemy' Charge Against Bradley Manning Not Supported by Evidence, Says Amnesty International
Other charges should be reconsidered, too
New Documents Show IRS Targeting 'Occupy' Groups
But still show them treating Tea Party groups separately
Feds Analyze Problem of Shattered Baseball Bats at MLB Games
Just what we need from our government!
Deaf People Accuse Starbucks of Discrimination
Mocked and refused service in New York City, lawsuit claims
Boston Police Officer Suspended After Explosives Found in Former Home
Now on paid leave and under investigation
Colorado Lawmakers Immune to Vehicle Photo Tickets
Their license plates aren't in the system. How nice for them!
Newtown Officials Defend Police Response to School Shootings
Analysis over whether they waited too long to enter Sandy Hook Elementary
Zimmerman's Defense Closing: Don't 'Fill in Gaps' in State's Case
Justice doesn't revolve around "what if?"
Journalism Is an Act, Not a Profession
Sometimes great acts of journalism are the work of average citizens.
Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai Celebrates 16th Birthday
Calls for compulsory free schooling at the United Nations for all children
Iowa Supreme Court Stands by Ruling Okaying Firing People for Being Too Hot
Bosses can fire you if they're afraid they can't keep their hands off you
Ireland Legalizes "Life-Saving" Abortion
Controversial bill in the predominantly Catholic country