Charter School Proposals Pass in Washington, Georgia
Washington will establish first set of schools; Georgia will allow state to override district rejections
Politics
How Legal Will Pot Be in Colorado and How Soon?
Amendment 64, the marijuana legalization initiative that Colorado voters approved yesterday, must be signed into law within 30 days by Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has indicated he will do so.
Natural Disasters and the Case for Big Government
The New York Times declares "a big storm requires big government," and my liberal neighbors agree.
New Jersey Approves $750 Million in New Borrowing, Pension Reform for Judges
Both NJ ballot questions passed with significant majorities
Openly Gay GOP Congressional Challenger Tisei Loses in Tight Mass. Race
Incumbent Tierney wins by 4,000 votes
Success, Libertarian Party-Style (Or, the Glory of Low Expectations)
If you scripted Gary Johnson's character in a movie, critics would roll their eyes and advise you to tone it down.
Gay Marriage Wins Support in all Four States Voting on the Matter
Marry all the dudes! (or ladies, if that's your thing)
Filner Ekes Out Narrow Win as San Diego's Mayor
Fends off openly gay libertarian Republican Carl DeMaio
School Reform Measures in Idaho Fail
Voters reject regulations to restrict teacher union power,eliminate tenure
Calif. Prop. to Restrict Campaign Donations, Union Deductions Defeated
If union members want to fight their leadership, they'll have to do it themselves
Colorado Governor: Don't Break Out the Cheetos or Goldfish
That president you just re-elected, he's kind of waging a war on states with laws much more conservative than ours is
Thinly Disguised Measure to Restrict Political Freedom Fails, Better Disguised Measure to Restrict Sexual Freedom Passes
Proposition 32 loses, Proposition 35 wins.
Opponents of Virginia's Eminent Domain Initiative Made the Best Case for It
Making life easier for government is not a good reason to infringe individual rights.
DEA Responds to Legal Weed in Colorado and Washington: "Enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged"
Despite the passage of ballot initiatives in Washington and Colorado legalizing recreational marijuana, "the Drug Enforcement Administration's enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged," a DEA spokesperson told Reason this morning.
Britain to Deal With Syrian Rebels Directly, Turkey Says NATO Discussing Use of Patriot Missiles
Elections have consequences thousands of miles away
Chris Matthews: "I'm So Glad We Had That Storm Last Week"
What's 100+ deaths and billions in property destruction when it might be what it takes to decide a tight race?
Science Wins in California - Proposition 37 Fails
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting this morning that Proposition 37 that - on specious "right-to-know" grounds - would have required labeling foods containing ingredients from biotech enhanced crops has failed.
Hearing Set for Innocence of Muslims Filmmaker
Accused of violating his parole conditions by using an alias
Asian Leaders Look to Obama Second Term
Relationship with China may need mending after being bashed on the campaign trail
Karl Rove Second Guesses Fox News' Ohio Projection for Obama On Air
Laughs were had on set, Romney conceded later in the evening
Netanyahu Congratulates Obama on Victory
US-Israeli alliance stronger than ever, the prime minister says
Allen West Loses Re-Election
Outspent his Democratic opponent in Florida's 22nd district 5 to 1
Obama's Victory Message: Get On Board
America's not as divided as the razor thin margin in the popular vote might indicate, the president says in his victory speech
Obama Victorious: "The Best Is Yet to Come"
We'll just see how his best is with Colorado and Washington
Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin Projected to Become First Openly Gay Senator
50 to 47 percent over former Gov. Tommy Thompson
Johnson Pulls Around One Percent, Best LP Score Since 1980
Pretty impressive, by team blue/team red American standards
