Politics
Hollande Claims Victory in Mali on Bastille Day
French troops are withdrawing from the former colony
Brookings Institution Slams Sen. Warren's Student Loans Proposal
Calls it a "cheap political gimmick"
Spanish Prime Minister Not Planning To Resign
Despite call for is resignation amid ongoing financial scandal
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.
Brady Center Sues Nelson, Georgia Over Ordinance Requiring Gun Ownership
Town of 1,300 hasn't had a murder in five years
Anti-Surveillance Activists Target Pelosi at Fundraiser
She's not even safe on her home turf
Harry Reid's "Nuclear Option"
He wants to override the filibuster, and that's a dangerous move.
New Documents Show IRS Targeting 'Occupy' Groups
But still show them treating Tea Party groups separately
Colorado Lawmakers Immune to Vehicle Photo Tickets
Their license plates aren't in the system. How nice for them!
Cambodian PM Arranges Pardon for Political Rival
Will allow him to return home and campaign for election
Obama Unhappy with How China Handled Snowden
Why won't everybody just do whatever his administration asks?
Paul Krugman Attacks "Libertarian Populism," Ignores What Libertarian Populists Actually Say
The New York Times columnist misses the point.
Nancy Pelosi "Mandate Not Delayed" Claim An Attempt to "Deny Reality"
Not a part of the reality-based community
Harry Reid Says This Time He's Serious About Nuclear Option for Filibusters
Senators senatoring
Families of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims May Get $281,000 Each from Donations
No such luck for Chicago families
Republicans Not Particularly Moved by George W. Bush's Call to Support Immigration Reform
Republicans helped defeat Bush's version of immigration reform too
Brazil Protests Boost Socially Conservative Green Party Candidate
Sort of the worst of all worlds
Chuck Hagel Joins Spending Cut Fearmongering: "Draconian Actions" Possible
But austerity could've been the best auditor for a bloated Defense Department
Even After Court Ruling, Feds Want Control Over TX Election
For a school district engulfed in scandal
Shades of Prop. 8? Pa. AG Refuses to Defend Ban on Gay Marriage Recognition
The governor's office may step in, though, avoiding another possible fight about standing
WA Think Tank Demands Search of State Email for Bias Against Government Critics
Derogatory references to "libertarian," "tea party"...
Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile Demand Answers From the US on Spying
Reports based on Snowden's revelations
