Pope Francis Visits Private School in East Harlem
Using the pope for political purposes is harder than it seems.
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Sen. John McCain: 'States Should Decide' Pot Legalization
Arizona senator does not believe legalizing marijuana is a good idea.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why Are Conservatives Rejecting College Reading Materials?
The author & basketball great castigates William F. Buckley & conservatives for anti-intellectualism and "an attack on reason."
New Daily Show Host Admits to Political "Romance" with Rand Paul
Trevor Noah finds Rand Paul refreshingly "sane."
John McCain on Boehner's Resignation, Kim Davis, Drug Legalization, Planned Parenthood
Arizona senator says a Balanced Budget Amendment is the single-best thing to get done before 2016 election.
"Boehner is the type of guy who couldn't get laid in a monkey whorehouse with a handful of bananas."
Will the speaker's resignation lead to a better, more effective House of Representatives?
Libertarian and Green Parties Sue Commission on Presidential Debates on Antitrust Grounds
Gary Johnson tried this trick twice in 2012, and failed.
Dying Patients vs. the FDA: 'Right to Try' Laws Give Hope - And Time
Dave Huntley was a father, husand, & triathlete who contracted Lou Gehrig's Disease. But the FDA was his biggest foe.
The Government Is the Other Villain in Volkswagen's DieselGate Scandal
It's not the company's greed, but the bad incentives produced by aggressive regulations that are to blame
Work-Based Health Premiums for Families Up $4,865 Since 2008
Obama had promised cuts of up to $2,500. What gives? Your wallet, mostly.
Maybe Pope Francis Doesn't Understand Capitalism Because He Confuses It with Argentine Corporatism
100 years ago, "rich as an Argentine" was a catchphrase. That hasn't been true for a long time.
American University Joins Thin Ranks of Colleges Defending Free Speech
Faculty senate says "that shielding students from controversial material will deter them from becoming critical thinkers and responsible citizens."
Will Some Americans Need a Passport for Domestic Travel Next Year? Probably Not.
That we even fear it shows what a crummy policy Real I.D. is.
Volkswagen CEO Resigns Over Diesel Cheating Scandal
Shouldn't it get some points for combating global warming though?
Donald Trump Shows His Fighting Ways by Whining About Every Goddamn Thing
Promises boycott of Fox because of criticism.
The Massive Hack of Government Personnel Data Just Got A Lot Worse
OPM now says 5.6 million fingerprints stolen.
The Pope's White House Speech Was Explicitly Political
Pope Francis will urge Congress to address climate change.
Generational Swindle: How DC is Screwing over Millennials
Jared Meyer on "Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young"
Carly Fiorina Both Man's and Woman's Candidate In Republican Polls
Her recent rise to the top tier of Republican presidential candidates is predicated on gender neutral appeal.
The Secret Meaning of Yogi Berra's Life
The baseball great was a businessman who busted his ass and embodied his immigrant parents' American Dream.
Rand Paul and 10 Heedless Hawks
The Kentucky senator offers a desperately needed alternative to the GOP's mindless militarism.
Top Unions Holding Off on Endorsements to See How Things Shake Out for Hillary Clinton
Perhaps waiting to see if Biden enters the race.
Jeb Bush's Plan to Regulate the Regulators
It's a start, but it wouldn't challenge the underlying culture of the regulatory state.
20 Week Abortion Ban Fails to Win Enough Senate Support
Only two Republicans voted against the bill and three Democrats in favor.
The Case For Back-Room Deals, Party Hacks & Unlimited Money in Politics
Jonathan Rauch's Political Realism argues that libertarians should embrace "transactional politics" if they want big changes.
"Faith Cannot Be Shoved into a Corner." But Can it Be Contained in Politics?
Religion in a free society will always cause controversy. Got a problem with that? Religious minority Ben Carson seems to.
Scott Walker to End His Presidential Campaign
Following dismal poll showing, the Wisconsin governor becomes the second GOP candidate to drop out.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Climate Science?
"You have signed the death warrant of science."
Bernie Sanders Says He Spoke at Liberty U to Find Common Ground, But There's a Darker Possibility
Are young Americans actually being seduced by the lure of socialism?
Rand Paul Wins Michigan Straw Poll, Still Struggles for National Approval
Latest poll has him at 4 percent among GOP voters.
Ben Carson Is Worried About Secret Muslims Running for President
Seventh Day Adventist's "Taqiya" paranoia shows a disturbing if familiar lack of faith in U.S. institutions.
Alexis Tsipras Stepped Down as Greek Prime Minister. Long Live Alexis Tsipras.
His Syriza party captured a plurality of the vote in a snap election yesterday.
The GOP's Unconstitutional Attack on Birthright Citizenship
Why Donald Trump is wrong about the text and history of the 14th Amendment.
"Obama is absolutely right. College isn't supposed to be about having our prejudices reinforced"
Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit explains why college is Camelot in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Can Flip Flops Prevent the Next War? Two Vets Think So
Combat Flip Flops seek peace through 'business, not bullets'
Pope Francis Doesn't Understand Economics: Judge Andrew Napolitano
Pope is a "communist and a Marxist" who has "assaulted matrimony" in a "rejection of his papal role," says leading Catholic libertarian.
South Park's 19th Season Debuted on Wednesday. Here Are 3 Reasons All Kids Should Be FORCED Watch It.
We're super-cereal about this. Really.
Ahmed Mohamed's Ordeal *is* The Case for School Choice
Texas teen's awful treatment underscores why more educational options are better for everyone.
