Calif. Prop. 13 Discussion Shows How Easy it Is to Mislead When Talking About "Fairness" in Taxes
Trying to cast businesses in California as creating a tax burden for residents requires a certain amount of deliberate contextual blindness
Politics
Senate Report on Benghazi Points Finger at State Department
Says keeping consulate open despite security threats was a "grievous mistake"
The 5 Best Drug Scares of 2012
Meth babies, deadly energy drinks, fake pot, higher schools, and the drug that makes you eat people's faces
CA Lawmakers Target Anonymous Political Donations
You can't punish people if you don't know who they are
Lack of Diversity a Problem … for the Green Movement
It's where white people who aren't conservative go to nag the rest of the world
Poll: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Most Admired by Americans
"Connecticut teachers" and US troops also responses in latest Gallup poll
Who's Attacking the Constitution Now?
Many ardent supporters of the Second Amendment are not quite so ardent about the First.
Pentagon Putting Korean War Vet Float in Rose Bowl Parade
Among the most watched parades in the country
Biden Making Progress in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Vice president taking lead in talks, joined late last night
Reid: "Significant Distance" in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Democrats want new taxes to fund new spending
Obama Says Newton Shooting Worst Day of His Presidency: "Something Fundamental in America Has to Change"
Agitating for more gun control in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary
Global Stocks Set to Finish 2012 Up, Not Rattled by Fiscal Cliff Failures
Market may be expecting a deal early in the new year
Fiscal Cliff Talks Stalled over Weekend, Continue Today
Just about 17 hours left to make a deal
Senate Republicans Willing to Drop Social Security Demands in Fiscal Cliff Deal
Senate minority leader open to not insisting on curbing the growth of cost-of-living icnreases
Examine Inequality's Causes Before Prescribing Solutions
Fear and loathing of income inequality is both totally understandable and ultimately misplaced.
Big Boi's Post-Election Racist Moment: "I Voted for Gary Johnson"
He was congratulated on his "win" the day after the presidential election
Top 10 Food Policy Success Stories of 2012
This year had its share of good news for supporters of food freedom.
Congress, Federal Employees to See Pay Raises
Granted, it's only a half of a percent increase
Senate Will Work Through Weekend Dealing with Fiscal Cliff
Don't hold your breath looking for spending cuts
Sen. Kerry Endorses Rep. Markey as Replacement
Assuming Kerry takes over as Secretary of State
Why Chuck Hagel Should Tell Obama to Go to Hell
The prospective defense secretary will be more influential by speaking out against war and empire.
Hopes Remain Low Ahead of Fiscal Cliff Meeting
First time Obama has met with congressional leaders since November
Iron Dome Intercepted 421 Hamas Rockets During Operation Pillar of Defense
Cost around $27 million
Syrian Regime Using Iranian Weapons
Fateh A-110 missiles are more accurate than the missiles usually used by Assad's forces
Obama to Make "Mini Deal" on Fiscal Cliff
Would delay or replace most spending cuts in automatic sequester
Morsi Advisor Says Jews Can Return to Egypt
Says Jews "are more worthy of Egypt than of Israel"
Tough Year Ahead for California Taxpayers and Wealth Producers
The Golden State's big government keeps getting bigger.
Two Al Qaeda Suspects Killed by Drone Strike in Yemen
Latest casualties in secretive airborne war
