The political media should focus on the impact of Paul Ryan’s policies, not try to read his mind.
Why Americans Hate The Political Media
Sam Youngman’s piece in Politico on Washington shows many of the media pathologies that cause Americans to hate their political media and their politics.
Paul Ryan’s Big Lebowski Moment
Republican threats to hold the debt ceiling hostage again are pretty silly.
Why Won’t The Death Panel Myth Die?
Years after it was debunked, Republicans are still hawking Sarah Palin’s “death panel” myth.
Funeral Outrage
Conservative outrage over President Obama’s behavior at Nelson Mandela’s funeral reflects an old and ugly trend.
You Can’t Depoliticize Nelson Mandela
It’s okay to talk about Nelson Mandela’s politics, because you can’t really understand his life and times without discussing them.
Are Fees The New Taxes?
Republicans are going back on their anti-tax orthodoxy by embracing new revenues labeled fees.
Our Failed Embargo Against Cuba
There are few better examples of failed American foreign policy than our trade embargo against Cuba.
Will 2014 Be The Year Of The Minimum Wage?
All signs point to the minimum wage being a major issue in 2014.
The Conspiracy Theorists Among Us
Shows like Scandal and House of Cards make for interesting entertainment, but they tell us little about how politics actually works.
On This Thanksgiving Let’s Be Thankful For Our Politics
Ten things political junkies should be thankful for this holiday.
Will the Defenders of George Zimmerman Please Stand Up?
It would be nice if some of the people that told us to stop criticizing George Zimmerman earlier this year would tell us what they think about him now.
No, the Unemployment Crisis is Not Gone
Two recent stories about Walmart highlight how big our nation’s unemployment problem remains.
The Future of Obamacare
When it comes to President Obama’s signature health care law, spin won’t decide its future.
What the Veterans of the Iraq War Deserve
Today is Veterans Day, on this day let us not forget the Iraq War.
Tuesday’s Election Tells us Nothing About 2014
Ignore all those pundits telling you that the 2013 elections tell you something about 2014 or beyond.