1. bill de blasio’s new york
    De Blasio Drops Another Bloomberg NYPD LawsuitThe new mayor again undoes the work of the old one.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  2. spy games
    Did the CIA Spy on a Senate Investigation?An internal review has begun.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  3. the national interest
    Ryan Enlists Social Science, Disaster EnsuesPut down the study, Rep. Ryan, and back away slowly.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. elections
    The Texas Primary Was Not Kind to the Tea PartyTweets couldn’t topple Senator Cornyn.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. hillary watch
    Hillary Clinton Compares Russia’s Moves in Ukraine to Nazi Germany [Updated]After Republicans criticized her for being soft on Russia.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. crimes and misdemeanors
    Representative Alan Grayson Accused of Domestic Violence [Updated]By his estranged wife.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. early and awkward
    Watch Assemblyman José Rivera Spit Some Fairly Creepy GameIn a video from the Dominican Republic.
    By Adam Martin
  9. oh russia
    Breaking Down Putin’s Lies About UkraineFact-checking the Russian president’s outlandish press conference.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  10. benghazi
    Lindsey Graham Pretty Certain Ukraine’s Issues Started With BenghaziHe seriously said this. He tweeted it, for the historical record.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  11. the national interest
    Obama to Republicans: You’re Right, Let’s Expand the Earned Income Tax CreditPresidential budget trolling.
    By Jonathan Chait
  12. paulitics
    Rand Paul Wants to Run for Senator and President in 2016Don’t make him choose!
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. dumb things
    King: Gays Can Trap People Into Discrimination Plus: Homosexuality is a “self-professed behavior.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  14. the national interest
    Statue-Destroying Ukrainians Anger Museum ArchivistReally taking the big picture view here.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. international affairs
    The Misplaced Question of Obama’s ‘Toughness’The qualities that cause some to perceive him as “weak” will help him against Putin.
    By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
  16. the national interest
    Biased Times Favored 12 Years in 1853Breitbart was right about you, New York Times.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. international intrigue
    What Obama Should Do About Russia, According to EveryoneWith the situation in Ukraine escalating, politicians and pundits all have advice.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  18. the national interest
    The Tea Party Constitution Lives OnBill Kristol loves the Constitution — at least the old parts.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. the national interest
    Shocking Revelation From Clinton FilesSpoiler alert.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. 90s nostalgia
    The Most ’90s Moments in the New Clinton Document DumpThousands of emails and memos from the Clinton White House are now public.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  21. the national interest
    Democratic Strategist: Clintons Earned WealthMeritocracy.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. paulitics
    Rand Paul Tells Tea Partiers They Shouldn’t Resort to Name-CallingDuels and fat puns are more gentlemanly.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. bill de blasio’s new york
    Mayor de Blasio vs. Charter Schools, Round IThe city announced plans to rescind three planned charter schools, all run by his antagonist, Eva Moskowitz.
    By Chris Smith
  24. life after bloomberg
    Michael Bloomberg to NYC: Do I Know You?“I’m really not familiar with what’s been going on in New York City.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  25. the national interest
    Obamacare-Hating Restaurant Now Charging Obummer TaxNow the people will rise up and demand their unhealthy waiters back.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. oh new jersey
    Christie Staff Basically Sexted About Their Traffic Jam Fantasies [Updated]New texts reveal an obsession with revenge via transportation delays.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  27. the national interest
    Republican Comes Up With Tax-Reform Plan That’s GoodNotes on Camp.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. politics
    New York’s Mini Bush v. Gore Still Isn’t OverAdriano Espaillat is challenging Charlie Rangel again.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. early and often
    Jan Brewer Vetoes Arizona’s Anti-Gay Bill“Religious liberty is a core American and Arizona value; so is non-discrimination.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. early and awesome
    Seth Rogen Made a House of Cards Joke at a Senate Hearing (Also, Weed)His actual testimony was more serious, about Alzheimer’s.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  31. early and awkward
    Texas Republican Really Flustered by All of This Gay Marriage BusinessHe accidentally tweeted “MARRIAGE= ONE MAN & ONE MAN.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  32. politics
    Mayor de Blasio Presses Forward With Tax-the-Rich Pre-K PlanBack to business, after some distractions.
    By Chris Smith
  33. the national interest
    The Republican Health-Care Plan Is Almost Here, and Always Will BeEric Cantor is a sneaky one.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. early and often
    GOP ‘Bullies’ Jan Brewer to Veto Anti-Gay BillFor political reasons.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. joetorious
    ‘White Boy’ Joe Biden Brags About His Basketball SkillsHe’s embracing his Onion persona.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  36. the national interest
    Is It Mean to Debunk Lies About Obamacare?Who says conservatives are insensitive?
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. early and awkward
    Senate Candidate Milton Wolf Sorry for X-Rays“I’m not going to play these kinds of gotcha games,” he said.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  38. the national interest
    Pediatricians Warn Parents Not to Seek Medical Care on Evenings, WeekendsThe human body is designed to be diagnosed only from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. the national interest
    Why Do Appalachians Love Clinton and Hate Obama?This is not a trick question.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney and Chris Christie’s Friendship Endures, Against All OddsThey’re reuniting for a fundraiser.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  41. spy games
    Judge Rules NYPD Spying on Muslims Didn’t Hurt While It Was SecretA lawsuit against the police has been dismissed.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  42. homelessness
    Children Leaving Disgusting Homeless SheltersDasani’s story led to action.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  43. the national interest
    Obama’s Budget Stops Pretending to Believe in Grand BargainLiberals ecstatic that thing that was never going to happen still won’t happen.
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. politics
    Bill de Blasio’s Unforced ErrorsThe mayor’s speeding motorcade is yet another distraction from his important goals.
    By Chris Smith
  45. the national interest
    How the GOP Sabotaged Marco Rubio, the Man Who Was Once Its SaviorRubio the rube.
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. paulitics
    Rand Paul Blasts Ted Nugent for Calling the President a ‘Subhuman Mongrel’Among Republicans, this counts as a bold stand.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. de mayor
    De Blasio SUV Caught Speeding Through Stop Sign“Our lives are literally in each other’s hands,” the mayor said on Tuesday.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  48. photo op
    Bill de Blasio Gets His Cory Booker on, Fills Pothole Personally (for Cameras)The mayor got his hands dirty again today.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  49. early and awkward
    Scott Walker’s Racist Republican Email ChainsApparently the Wisconsin governor employed your crazy uncle with the AOL address.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  50. scandals
    Democrats Hope They’ve Found Governor Scott Walker’s BridgegateEh, needs more retaliatory traffic jams.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  51. late and often
    101-Year-Old Florida Man Running for CongressMeet Joe Newman, who was 16 during the Great Depression.
    By Joe Coscarelli
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