'Dozens' of Commutations Are Good; 'Thousands' Would Be Better
If correcting clear injustices is the aim, Obama can do a lot more.
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President Obama: Why Should Washington Stand In the Way of the American People?
Arguably the best rhetorical question the president's ever asked.
LGBT Activists to Transgender Heckler: Don't Antagonize the King
Apparently pointing out transgender immigration detainees are subject to abuse under this administration is bad form.
Fast Track Authority for Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Pact Passes in House (Again) Today
It already passed the Senate. Now it has to again.
A Frustrated President Wants But Doesn't Expect New Gun Controls
Why the Charleston church massacre isn't likely to lead to stricter gun laws
Is Obama's War Against ISIS Legal?
The president's rationalization for autocratic military action is a license for unchecked global war.
The Relentless March Toward a New Universal Agreement on Climate Change
Rich countries commit to total decarbonization of the global economy.
Donald Rumsfeld Says Goal of Democracy in Iraq Was 'Unrealistic,' Still a Popular Bipartisan Goal
The former Bush defense secretary's said he's always been uncomfortable with the democratic rhetoric.
"America's Most Awful Liberal is a #FloridaMan: Alan Grayson"
Members of Congress should be held to higher standards than regular voters.
Dear @POTUS… 17 Twitter Conversations With President Obama
"Dear Mr. President. There are too many states nowadays. Please eliminate three."
Barack Obama vs. Elizabeth Warren on Trade
An economic clash emerges between two liberal titans.
Obama is Against Dumb Wars But is Always Willing to Start His Own
The United States won't help fix all the problems in the world until it realizes that it can't fix all the problems in the world.
Obama's Empty Rhetoric
The president knows what's fair to say. And those who disagree? Well, he'll set them straight.
The Tyranny of Obama's Wars by Drones
The president has rejected the theory and practice of due process.
Celebrate Internet Independence Day, April 30, with "Tech Elders" J.P. Barlow, Mark Cuban, & More
With the FCC muscling in, it's more important than ever to remember that cyberspace got great when the government got out.
Barack Obama on Baltimore: We Need 'Political Mobilization' to Solve Problems
Job training, school reform, anything but limiting police powers and privileges.
George W. Bush Skeptical of Obama's Iran Negotiations, Worried About ISIS
Still appears unaware of his role in helping bring ISIS to life
Can the President Legally Kill Americans?
Obama's secret execution approval process denies citizens due process.
Cuba Being Removed From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The process to certify Cuba hasn't supported terrorism in the last six months has taken more than four already
Obama Frees Drug War Prisoners
Stepping up his commutations, the president begins to make up for lost time.
Obama Steps Up Commutations, Feeding Drug War Prisoners' Hopes
The president shortens 22 sentences, doubling his total in a single day.
Obama: Iran Deal With 'Robust and Intrusive' Inspections 'Our Best Option by Far'
President hails framework for a deal, says nothing's been agreed to until everything's been agreed to.
Russia Pledges Essentially Zero To Global Greenhouse Gas Goals
Russia's intended nationally determined contribution by 2030 is ... nothing
President Obama Pledges to Cut U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 28 Percent By 2025
Who needs advice and consent anymore?
Obama Doubles His Commutation Total in One Day
The affected prisoners include a marijuana grower sentenced to life.
The Man Who Brought Obamacare Back to the Supreme Court
Competitive Enterprise Institute's Lawson Bader on King v. Burwell
The President Stops Laughing About Pot
Obama's shifting marijuana views reflect changes in public opinion.
Obama's Poll-Following Marijuana Metamorphosis
The president's shifting pot positions reflect changes in public opinion.
Obama's 'Signature Achievement' Will Be Bypassing the Constitution
Obama is on his way to circumventing checks and balances with more regularity than any president in history.
Mandatory Voting Is a Terrible—And Insulting—Idea
The political parties have no right to demand our stamp of approval for their elections.
New Jersey Has a Law That Makes It a Crime Not to Surrender Your Drugs to Police
President Obama says marijuana shouldn't be a priority for young people, but all the young people whose lives have been ruined by the drug war would disagree.
Obama Says Legalizing Marijuana Would Be 'Progress,' but Why the Rush?
The president thinks repealing pot prohibition should be young Americans' lowest priority.
Did President Obama Admit the US is Controlled by Space Aliens?
Obama UFO joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live throws conspiracy theorists into a frenzy.
Obama's Tepid Response to the Clinton Email Scandal
Mr. President, are you not troubled that your secretary of state had a non-secure email account and used it for all of her work?
Rand Paul: Iran Letter Was Meant to Strengthen President's Hand
To show Iranians there are hardliners in an effort to squeeze a better deal.
