Why Obama Won't Fire Kathleen Sebelius
The president has a personal connection to his HHS secretary. Besides, he doesn't like chastising cabinet members—and probably couldn't replace her anyway.
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AFP/Getty Images Can D.C. Really Handle a White Mayor?
Washington, now booming, is no longer "Chocolate City." Could a white mayor in a gentrifying town escalate racial tensions?
National Journal Who Broke Washington? Blame Harry Reid
No question: Republicans use and abuse of the filibuster is unprecedented. But they got the idea from the Senate Democratic leader.
Reuters The Navy Yard Shooting Shows the Problem with the NRA's 'More Guns' Solution
After the shooting in Newtown that left 20 elementary school students dead, the National Rifle Association responded with a proposal for what it called National School Shield program. The Navy Yard shooting exposes a fallacy in that argument.
Even Barack Obama Has to Show an ID to Vote—Is That So Bad?
Voter-ID laws have the left apoplectic, are usually unnecessary, and can hurt some voters. But not all laws are the same, and the risk has been exaggerated.
Reuters Why Obama's March on Washington Failed
Living up to the great milestones of the past is often difficult, but the week of festivities was marked by the many, poignant missed opportunities.
Reuters Is Bill de Blasio the Real Deal for New York City?
He's selling himself as the anti-Bloomberg in New York City's mayoral race, and it's working.
What's the Matter With MSNBC?
Presenting three theories: the Liberal Hangover Problem, the Zimmerman Problem, and the Predictable Primetime Problem
What’s Behind MSNBC’s Ratings Decline?
The network has shifted from politics to the Zimmerman trial as it falls behind CNN and Fox News.
