Policy
Jeb Bush Supports Leaving Gay Marriage to the States
Thinks states are better at handling social issues than the federal government
12 Percent Say the Sequester Has Hurt Them in a "Major Way"
A little over half said it made no impact on their lives
NATO Commander Calls for More Cooperation With Russia
Russia not happy with European defense shield
VA Governor Signs Photo ID Voting Requirement Into Law
Voters will have to present photo ID to vote starting next year
Cyprus Officials Planning to Limit Cash Withdrawals From Banks
We wouldn't want a run on the banks, would we?
Hacking for Freedom
Cory Doctorow's sequel to Little Brother explores the struggle for civil liberties on the Internet.
Of Soda Bans, Sodomy, Single Moms and Sycophants of the Nanny State
You can find someone to support banning anything
Poll: Americans Oppose Drone Strikes Against U.S. Citizens
Watch out for a buzzing sound overhead, folks
Markets Fade Along With Enthusiasm for Cyprus Bailout
Fears that other countries will follow suit
FL Considers Different High School Diplomas for Students With Varying Goals
Students could pick the path they prefer
Tax Increases No Different Than Taxing Bank Accounts
Would a tax on Cypriot bank accounts be that different from taxation in America? Not really.
Report: French Taxes and Regulations Have Killed One Million Jobs
Entrepreneurs fled and took their businesses with them
$100M Price Tag for Security Checkpoint at Baltimore Airport
You'd think groping could be done more cheaply
Senate Endorses Internet Sales Taxes
Minor compliance hassle, given thousands of jurisdictions
52 Percent Don't Think the US Should Have Got Involved in Iraq
Only 31 percent still think the US should have invaded Iraq with ten years worth of hindsight
Russian Prime Minister Not Happy With Cyprus Deal
Dmitry Medvedev invokes Lenin, says what is going on in Cyprus is the "stealing of the stolen"
The Death of Contrarianism
The New Republic returns to its Progressive roots as a cheerleader for state power.
Sen. McCain May Have the Key Vote on Universal Background Checks
Part of the Senate's gun package
District of Columbia's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open Next Month
Legalized marijuana was legalized in the nation's capital in 2010
European Immigrants in the UK to Face New Benefit Rules
Will lose benefits if they don't "have a genuine chance of finding work" after six months
Karl Rove Says Next GOP Presidential Nominee Could Support Gay Marriage
Supreme Court is to hear arguments in gay marriage cases this week
GOP Congressman Says "Red Line" Has Been Crossed in Syria
Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) says the Assad regime has used chemical weapons
Gay Marriage and States' Rights: A Reason.com Debate
Does the legal challenge against Proposition 8 violate the principles of federalism?