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Politics
Stop Saying Women Are More Likely Than Men to Be Murdered at Work
Very few people are victims of workplace homicide-and the ones who are are mostly men.
Has Japan "Aged Out of Its Economic Miracle"?
Maybe, maybe not, but its immigration and economic policy are clearly to blame for much of its 25-year-long "Lost Decade."
Donald Trump's Nativist Campaign is Rallying Racist Supporters
The candidate's aggressive opposition to immigration is a big part of his appeal.
Carly Fiorina Takes Rand Paul's Place in Republican Top 10
But Donald Trump continues to dominate the GOP field, with Ben Carson capturing second place.
Democrats on Immigration Since 1980: From Apathy to Anger to Amnesty (of Sorts)
Like border walls for Republicans, pathway-to-citizenship for Democrats is a recent emphasis
Well, Ted Cruz Is Consistent: He Thinks Gays Should Be Able to Turn Christians Away
Not that anything would actually come of such beliefs.
Policy Responses to the Roanoke Shooting: 1) Mass Disarmament or 2) Mass Disarmament
"Stronger mental health screenings for prospective gun owners" would strip many harmless people of their Second Amendment rights.
When the Entire Democratic Party Was Like Donald Trump
Read (and weep at) the 1996 party platform on immigration, crime, drugs and "zero tolerance"
Yes, Burning Man Is Pretty Libertarian in Many Respects
Which is a shame for those who can't tolerate any space not managed by compulsion
[Updated at 2:35 P.M.] WDBJ7 Killer Wanted Revenge for Charleston Massacre, Idolized Columbine Killers, Claimed Racial Discrimination
Had HR dispute with murdered former colleagues.
Is It Unethical for Caucasians to Cook Chinese Food?
The pernicious silliness of cultural appropriation censorship.
Ted Cruz Evades Important Question: Would You Deport U.S. Citizens? (UPDATED)
Anti-birthright Republicans should make their deportation plans clear. But so should pro-'pathway' Democrats
Rand Paul Campaign Will Attack Donald Trump Over Eminent Domain Abuses
Trump is no friend to private property owners.
Roger Ailes Demands Trump Apology for Suggesting Megyn Kelly Is a 'Bimbo' (UPDATE: Trump Declines)
The fascinating conservative media war of 2015 barks on
So is Joe Biden Running for President or What?
Someone's got to be the Anybody But Clinton candidate, unless they're already in the field.
The Great Bob Dylan Conspiracy
A new book sheds light on the singer-songwriter's evangelical years.
These 2016 Presidential Candidates Want to Revoke Americans' Citizenship
Forget Trump, how about Clinton, Cruz, and Carson?
Science Fiction Fans Are Fighting About Politics. It's Not the End of the Universe
Science fiction's culture wars have been around for as long as science fiction.
Trump's Trade Snake Oil
How exactly will high import taxes help "make America great" again?
Rand Paul Can Run for President and Senate—If He Pays $250,000
Kentucky GOP switches from a primary to a caucus
Donald Trump? WTF? Democracy Can Be Rough.
Libertarians have long warned that democracy might not be all it's cracked up to be.
Criminal Justice Reform: Which Ways the Winds Are Blowing
Democratic candidates are endorsing—or paying lip service to—reform. What will happen in the GOP?
Stock Market Tanking, Dow Slips Below 17,000 for First Time in 10 months
"Panic sets in, not over yet," claims CNBC as major indices tumble worldwide.
Are These GOP Candidate Health Care Plans Too Little Too Late?
Repeal and replace plans from Walker and Rubio are constrained by five years of Obamacare.
Are Republicans Becoming the Party of White Identity Politics?
Donald Trump's popularity may signal a shift to a more European-style right populism.
Pro-Choice Group Takes Down Story Slut-Shaming Pro-Life Activist
RH Reality Check exposes sexual preferences of opponent because she is anti-Planned Parenthood.
The GOP's 35-Year Devolution on Immigration
Looking through Republican Party platforms on immigration, from Reagan-Bush to Trump-Carson
Boston Men Beat Immigrant in Trump's Name; Trump Responds that His Followers are "Very Passionate."
Explains that his backers "want American to be great again."
*2016 Presidential Candidate Deez Nuts Is (Are?) Libertarian [Update: Deez Responds!]
Maybe this 15-year-old joke candidate should be taken more seriously.
Tumult in Greece: Tsipras to Resign, Call For Snap Elections
The Greek prime minister is skipping the confidence vote in parliament and going straight to the people.
Can Americans Still Take a Joke? Comedians Say 'No.'
Filmmaker Ted Balaker on the 'outrage mob' and fighting back against the PC zealots.
Rand Paul Backers Still Believe He Can Stand Out
SuperPACers, former staffers, hope for a tougher Paul who fights on foreign policy and civil liberties to stand out.
Are Democrats Really Socialists?
They've always had significant differences in some policies.
Hillary Clinton Continues to Change Her Story
Her explanations remind one of Bill's word-splitting playbook.
North Carolina Poll Shows 40 Percent for Trump, 38 Percent for Clinton, and 9 Percent Supporting Deez Nuts
Trolls within trolls, Bendreth.
Carly Fiorina Bashes Common Core: 'Overly Influenced By Companies That Have Something to Gain'
Education standards exacerbate crony capitalism
Jeb Bush Wants to Compromise on Mass Surveillance—By Giving the NSA More Spying Power
The presidential candidate is reaching out to civil libertarians...by telling them they're wrong.
The Worst May Be Over for Greece, But It's Just Beginning for the Greek P.M.
Alexis Tsipras went all in and lost.
Ben Carson Wants to Use Drones on Illegal Immigrants (UPDATE: 'one drone strike, boom, and [they're] gone')
GOP #2 also vows to 'seal' the 'northern border, the Pacific border, the Atlantic border, every border'
