Could electing a speaker who didn’t seek the job fix Congress?
Paul Ryan, the new speaker, is a policy wonk. He's not repelled by the sausage the way Marco Rubio is, he likes to mix it by hand, without gloves.11 years ago
Republicans prove they have superhuman powers during GOP debate
During last night's Republican debate the first question out of the gate was not answered genuinely.11 years ago
Taking cellphones from students is like playing with fire
I think we've all seen enough videos to know that when you call the police, you have decided that the situation has to be resolved by force.11 years ago
Meat isn’t as dangerous as smoking, as long as it’s not secondhand bacon
Processed meat has been moved into the same category as tobacco smoking, but does that mean they're equally dangerous?11 years ago
Don’t shake your fist at the catastrophes created by U.S. government
The U.S. Department of Treasury is at risk of running out of money to pay bills in full.11 years ago
Unbearably long hearing on Benghazi attacks fit for Final Jeopardy!
Hillary Clinton appeared before the House Benghazi committee Thursday. It was a hearing fit for a Jeopardy! question.11 years ago
Joe Biden may be the best almost-president we’ve ever had
Joe Biden obviously wanted to be president. But by taking himself out of the running, he now becomes something that in many ways is much more rewarding.11 years ago
Sorry, Seattle, the ‘Back to the Future’ commuting prophecy didn’t come true
Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to this very day in Back to the Future II — 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2015.11 years ago
Coach should consider private prayers so he can spend time with God, not lawyers
The Supreme Court has already ruled on the issue of public prayer, but by should the court be involved when another document already has ruled: The Bible.11 years ago
Hillary Clinton should pick up a Brooklyn accent to stay in the race
The presidential candidates were all over the news this weekend, saying various things about various issues. But I'll be honest, I didn't hear anything new.11 years ago
Americans waiting for an app before they boycott unequal pay
The Washington Post's Wonkblog points out that, come 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission will require most public companies not only to reveal how the CEO's pay compares to the pay of the average employee.11 years ago
If you love your country, you don’t arm the enemy
A jury in Milwaukee decided that gun stores do have a responsibility in stopping guns from getting into the wrong hands.11 years ago
Democratic debate lived up to all the hype
I didn't think there was any way the Democratic presidential debate could live up to CNN's intro.11 years ago
History shows us tough leaders have one thing in common: lying
We like our presidents tough. It's a big reason Donald Trump has done so well and it's why many Americans seem to hold a grudging respect for Vladimir Putin.11 years ago
Gun shop owners should know when to cut off would-be killers
New policy idea: Just as trained bartenders know when to cut off a would-be drunk driver, trained gun sellers should know when to cut off a would-be killer.11 years ago
Government is more concerned with fantasy sports than gun control
I couldn't help but notice that certain government officials are quite ready to protect us from another clear and present danger that emerged this week: insider information in fantasy sports.11 years ago
It’s time to bury official food guidelines
It turns out the original study that condemned whole milk involved only a few hundred test subjects.11 years ago
Should we go beyond background checks to avoid mass shootings?
One way to stop shooting rampages like the one in Oregon is to make a personal decision to be the hero.11 years ago
Don’t be envious of Russia’s doomed mission
Senator John McCain says helping out the fight in Syria would be easy. Others don't quite agree. Either way, Russia is moving forward.11 years ago
Digging through trash shows us something we knew 50 years ago
From time to time I'll hear about a scientific study that discovers - after careful research - something that everybody knew fifty years ago without researching anything.11 years ago
The shock of no longer being shocked
It's true — what President Obama said after Thursday's shooting at the Community College in Oregon.11 years ago
How to stop your job from killing you
Science tells us that sitting too much at work is bad for your health, but then again, so is standing. What is an office worker to do?11 years ago
Are you prepared to be bio-tracked?
Some employers have started monitoring workers' bio signs to improve productivity and stress levels. Sound stressful?11 years ago
