The New Space crowd aims high
The problem with space is that it’s hard to get there from here
Dinesh D’Souza and his vile Trayvon tweet
Just when I thought hatred towards Trayvon Martin (and the president) coudn’t get any worse.
George Zimmerman: A man and his guns
His antics are even more chilling in the wake of the report on the school massacre in Newtown, Conn.
No time for Sandy Hook Elementary School horror
The massacre in Newtown last December happened so quickly.
A Native American view of Thanksgiving
Lot of Indians resent the way Thanksgiving is presented. Some don’t celebrate it at all.
Drug testing is a great idea. Thanks, Rep. Radel.
Radel has attained a level of hypocrisy that usually takes politicians years to achieve.
Time to try something new to stop sexual assault in military
Taking rape and assault cases out of the chain of command may not be the answer. But something must change.
A courageous Chinese lawyer urges China to follow its own laws
As China’s leaders crack down on dissent with increasing ferocity, a lawyer who was once part of the establishment has to fear for his freedom.
Events in Egypt demand a shift in U.S. policy
The alternative is not only morally unconscionable, but also a direct threat to regional stability and U.S. interests.
Iran’s spots haven’t changed
Negotiators shouldn’t let smooth gestures obscure the reality of a despicable regime.
Ted Cruz vs. Chris Christie
At the moment, it is Cruz, not Christie, who has seized the imagination of Iowa Republicans.
Superficial journalism
Silly me, I thought the New York mayor’s race was about more than the racial makeup of a family.
Why liberals are panicked about Obamacare
If the law fails, it will take down more than one president.
Sweet-talking a Web site
The president is going to “campaign” to fix the health care Web site. How does that work?
A mother tragic and infuriating
A new report raises questions about Nancy Lanza’s care and upbringing of the Newtown, Conn., shooter.
Harry Reid asks, ‘What would you have done?’
I feel the majority leader’s frustration, yet sometimes when a bully challenges you, the smartest move is to walk away.
Our rhetorical crimes
Comparing a horrific tragedy or atrocity to anything else trivializes and diminishes it.
Christie has some advantages
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is the frontrunner for 2016, but for how long?
A way forward for Dems on Iran
They can threaten to hold a vote on sanctions later, while giving the White House the flexibility it needs to pursue a longer term deal.
Morning Plum: Republicans are absolutely certain Obamacare has already failed
A new poll finds majorities still think the law can work.
Dems ramp up pressure on unemployment insurance
Republicans won’t say whether they’ll support an extension for those set to lose UI right after Christmas.
Obama’s unraveling presidency
His misadventures have caused people to doubt both his character and his competence.
Liberals’ investment drives Tesla
Progressives have become deeply involved in the electric-car company.
In D.C. region, many are still going hungry
COLUMN | As many gorge on holiday feasts, food banks report an increased demand among the poor.
Foolishness aplenty among 2013’s ‘Turkeys of the Year’
COLUMN | Dan Snyder, Metro system and Baltimore jail are among those “honored” for assorted folly.
Tea party values threaten 185-year legacy of serving poor
COLUMN | In Frederick, conservatives plan to privatize an elderly-care facility for the needy.
Democrats’ naked power grab
Harry Reid just made things even worse in Washington.
Marcus: Democrats went too far
Howard needs to seriously reconsider Yardfest
The event has become a rite of passage for up-and-coming rap artists who celebrate violence.
‘12 Years a Slave’: An amazing film on a terrible institution
Director Steve McQueen tweaks a movie formula to great effect in this powerful new film on slavery.
Why play the D.C. lottery if you can’t win during shutdown?
It’s little wonder that D.C. lottery ticket sales are down by about $1 million this week, what with payoffs frozen.
The economy, ready for its close-up
Two documentaries give well-grounded analyses, from the right and left, of our economic woes.
The ‘Munich’-Iran deal analogy is absurd
The name of the charming, beer-loving Bavarian city has become a lazy, all-purpose argument against any international agreement.
The ‘nuclear option’ represents an awful way to run the country
Voters must punish politicians who treat government as just a recurring game of chicken.
The White House is wrong: Lots of people don’t understand Obamacare
Judging the law based on misunderstandings and warped representations.
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