CA Gov. Brown Urges Feds To Respect States on Marijuana
The feds aren't good at backing off
Policy
Meet the Members of Congress Who Will Make Marijuana Reform an Issue in 2013
Now that Colorado and Washington state have legalized recreational marijuana, it's time to consider what Washington, D.C. will do about it.
Denmark Discovers the Dangers of Nanny State Food Taxes
Taxes on food inflate food prices, threaten jobs. Imagine that.
America's Free Speech Retreat
The Obama administration's shoddy response to the consulate attack in Libya
Thank Goodness the Feds Are Subsidizing the Development That We Need the Feds to Protect Us From
Hurricane Sandy and the state
Prohibition: The Real Reefer Madness
The nation's drug warriors plow ahead, driven by fear of a world where addicts clog the gutters.
State Secession Petitions: Ticked-Off Americans Want Out
One of the great joys of the Internet age is the voice it gives to myriad people whose opinions previously remained silent.
Google, Starbucks, and Amazon in Hot Water Over Tax Evasion in the UK
Members of Parliament are scheduled to question representatives from the companies later today
Gaddafi's Ex-Prime Minister in Court
Al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi is accused of "committing prejudicial acts against the security of the state and financial crimes"
Petraeus Could Face Military Prosecution Over Affair
The ex-CIA head says the affair began after he left the military
FEMA: Welfare Masquerading as Disaster Relief
FEMA's head defends the agency's post-hurricane response by saying that emergency relief is not its job.
Michigan Home to Half of the Largest Government-Backed Green Energy Businesses Going Broke
Four of the eight largest green energy companies to receive subsidies and file for bankruptcy are based in the Great Lakes State
U.S. Could Become Largest Oil Producer in a Decade, Says IEA
More Middle Eastern oil could head to China
Republicans and Democrats Optimistic Over Fiscal Cliff Deal
Feeling good about solving the mess they created
Spanish Banking Association Suspends House Evictions for Two Years
Move comes after woman took her own life soon before being evicted from her home
Britain's Brain Drain: Professionals Flee High Taxes
The number of Brits leaving England for new lives abroad has risen sharply over the past 20 years, according to new research undertaken for the UK Home Office.
Allen West Still Behind Patrick Murphy in Partial Recount
The Tea Party darling is ready to pursue whatever legal action may be available
Bill Kristol Argues For Allowing Bush Tax Cuts to Expire
Says the GOP should stop standing up for "a bunch of millionaires"
China Warns Dalai Lama Over Comments on Self-Immolations
The exiled Tibetan leader said that China was not taking the protests seriously
Northern Irish Prison Officer Killed By Group Calling Itself "The IRA"
First Prison Officer in Northern Ireland to be killed in almost two decades
Who's Going to Get Fired Over Petraeus Investigation?
So retired Gen. David Petraeus has resigned as CIA director in the wake of revelations of an affair and crazy email behavior on his part and that of his lover.
Palestinian Leadership Rejects Obama's Appeal
Will seek "non-member state" status at the U.N.
IDF Fires Into Syria After Shell Lands Near Israeli Town
Second time in two days the Syrian conflict has spilled over into Israel
Eric Cantor Knew About Petraeus Affair in October
House majority leader met with FBI officials about the scandal's potential national security implications
Parents of Journalist Austin Tice Don't Know Who is Holding Him
Had been reporting on the Syrian Civil War for the Washington Post
American Policy Makers Look to Learn From Europe
Their takeaway: don't cut too quickly and let the central banks offset contraction
Western Nations, Qatar, and Turkey Welcome New Syrian Opposition Coalition
Assad's opposition still a diverse group with numerous motivations
Libertarians vs. Conservatives: "We've seen some real progress"
Glenn "Instapundit" Reynolds, responding to wailing and gnashing of teeth among many conservatives in the wake of last week's election.
Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill Expected to Pass
Some European countries have threatened to cut aid if the bill becomes law
Far-Right Greek Party Enjoying Increased Popularity
Support for Golden Dawn has doubled in a few months
Mitch McConnell Nixes Higher Taxes
Voters aren't interested in being milked, says the Senate minority leader
Paula Broadwell's E-Mails Exposed Petraeus Affair
You'd think the CIA chief's girlfriend would be more savvy
