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Obama Throws Intelligence Director James Clapper Under the Bus
President Obama is attributing the rise of ISIS to the intelligence community's failures in order to deflect criticism of his own incompetence.
Judge Rules Stockton's Pensions May Be Cut in Bankruptcy
A major blow against the sanctity of public employee pensions in California
China Issues Warning to Hong Kong Protesters
Warns other countries that these are "internal" matters
A Visit to the Temple of Urban Progressive Leadership
At a major conference, city leaders embrace the growing dynamism of their communities but still resist giving up control.
Court Strikes Down North Carolina Voting Restrictions
Will have to reinstate same-day voter registration.
Facebook Promises Changes to 'Real Name' Policy
Had been focus of anger from drag queens and transgender people
Calls to Replace Secret Service Chief
No trust in her ability to lead after latest problems.
Florida Speed Trap Town Dissolving Police Force
State was investigating possible illegal ticket quotas
Don't Panic About Ebola—and Don't Panic About People Panicking Either
Public hysteria isn't the problem.
Contra the Media, We're Safer Now Than Ever Before
We wax nostalgic about the past, but the past was much nastier than today.
