Politics
California GOP Scales Back and Libertarians Move In
Republicans reduce their presence and expenses in the state capital as the LP opens a new office
South Hasn't Warmed to Obama
The self-designated consensus-builder has trouble making friends below the Mason-Dixon line
New York Times Sounds Alarm on Proposed Anti-Leaks Legislation
Another attempt to make the national security state even less transparent and accountable is in the works
Gary Johnson: Pot Will Be Legal by 2016
Libertarian candidate for president makes a bold prediction
Half of Caltran Traffic Cams Not Working
California spent at least $5.5 million last year on the cameras.
Maryland House Speaker: Let's Talk About Internet Gambling
Internet gambling will be among the issues Maryland's legislature takes up in the debate over legalizing gambling.
Feds: Private Companies Shouldn't Be Able to Sue Over Contraceptive Mandate
Justice Department argues private companies objecting to mandate on religious grounds impose their religious beliefs on employees.
Chicago Values: State A.G. Sues Local Charity For Embezzlement
Director accused of spending more than $350,000 in contributions on himself.
Chick-Fil-A Supporters, Protesters Both Condemn Store Vandalism
United behind property rights?
Green Party Prez Candidate Arrested at "Occupy Fannie Mae" Protest
Any publicity is good publicity for third party candidates.
Belarus Expels Swedish Ambassador For Being "Too Supportive of Human Rights"
Move comes days after Swedish human rights activists parachuted hundreds of teddy bears with pro-human rights messages into Belarus.
Porn Legend Endorses Romney
Jenna Jameson said, "I'm very looking forward to a Republican being back in office."
House Votes to Reprimand Rep. Richardson
Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach) was accused of pressuring staff to work on her campaign and for improperly using taxpayer funded resources.
Congress Votes Against Adjourning in August
The House voted 150-265 to stay in session through the summer.
UN General Assembly To Condemn Its Own Security Council
A planned resolution from the UN General Assembly aims to pressure the Security Council to act amid escalating violence in Syria.
Spanish Trains Disrupted Amid Anti-Privatization Strike
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled after a strike over the government's plans to sell half of the country's rail sector.
Hundreds of Russian Marines Are Heading to Syria
Three Russian landing ships will arrive in Syria soon to deliver supplies.
US Confirms Resistance to UN Control of Internet
UN conference in December could see some countries argue for more UN control.
"Kiss In Day" at Chick-Fil-A
After Chick-Fil-A's busiest day in history Wednesday, today gay marriage activists are planning a "kiss in" outside Chick-Fil-A restaurants nationwide.
Spanish Cabinet Meets to Discuss Budget
Meeting comes amid high borrowing costs and skeptical European markets.
Most Transparent Administration in History Prosecuting More Leakers Than All Previous Presidents Combined
Government's clamping down on leaks even as politically expedient ones continue.
Draghi Promises To Save Euro
European Central Bank chief vows "whatever it takes" to preserve the embattled currency
Reid Not Backing Down on Romney Tax Claims
But still won't reveal source. Romney says he's paid what law required.
Why Bill Clinton Should Be Giving the Keynote Address at the RNC Convention
If Clinton actually used his perspective, he'd be giving a rousing convention speech on the benefits of free trade and free markets.
Congresswoman Reprimanded for using Gov't Staff for Fundraising
Fine: tiny. Legal ramifications: none.
Anaheim Holding Special Meeting Over Voting System
City faces lawsuit claiming council election system gives Latinos little representation.
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer Calls For Gary Johnson to Be Included in Romney and Obama's Presidential Debates
"Nowhere is it written--in the Constitution or elsewhere--that we should have only two choices for President," Roemer said.
Egyptian President Announces "People's Government"
Complete list of Cabinet appointments released only after they've been appointed.
Ahmadinejad Ramadan Speech: World Must Annihilate Israel
He must not have heard the ex-Mossad chief's warning, or maybe he did.
Obama Campaign Stiffs California City
Mitt Romney's campaign, on the other hand, paid its bills
Prospects for Cybersecurity Bill Dim
Joe Lieberman bill that mirrors Chinese, Russian policy proposals unlikely to make it out of Senate
FBI Had Al-Awlaki in Custody in 2002 Before Releasing Him
Ended up being the first U.S. citizen on the president's kill list
