1. paulitics
    Paul: Gay Marriage May Lead to Animal Marriage“I think it will be human and human.”
    By Dan Amira
  2. the national interest
    Do Republicans Need Minorities, Anyway?Immigration-reform-hating conservatives want to know.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. the supremes
    Justice Scalia Knew This Was Going to HappenHe warned us about “the so-called homosexual agenda” in his sodomy dissent ten years ago.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  4. equal rites
    Prop 8 Plaintiffs Took a Call From President Obama on Live TV“We’re proud of you guys.”
    By Dan Amira
  5. the national interest
    Gay-Marriage Foes Going Through Stages of Grief“Predicting legalized animal sex” is not one of the stages.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. equal rites
    Justice Scalia Predictably Sassy in DOMA DissentSo. Much. Sass. 
    By Dan Amira
  8. #StandWithWendy Was More Popular Than #StandWithRandJust barely. 
    By Dan Amira
  9. equal rites
    The 10 Key Lines From the Supreme Court’s Decision Striking Down DOMA“It humiliates tens of thousands of children now being raised by same-sex couples.”
    By Dan Amira
  10. oh new jersey
    Cory Booker Knocks Washington in First Campaign Ad“Washington ducks our problems. I won’t.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. shmashmortion
    Dramatic Filibuster Beats Texas Anti-Abortion Bill (Eventually)With help from an “unruly mob.” For now.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. elections
    Rep. Markey Wins John Kerry’s Former Senate SeatNot the next Scott Brown.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. the racie for gracie
    Anthony Weiner Is Now Leading the Mayoral RaceIt’s happening. 
    By Dan Amira
  14. shmashmortion
    Texas Lawmaker Filibustering Anti-Abortion BillAnd she can’t even lean against her desk. 
    By Dan Amira and Margaret Hartmann
  15. the national interest
    Obama on Climate Change: There Is No Congress“We don’t have time for meetings of the Flat Earth Society”? Did the House of Representatives officially change its name?
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Clinton Is Trying to Limit Her SelfiesThat’s what she says. 
    By Dan Amira
  17. kids today
    Meet Jack Cahn, Stuyvesant High School’s Ambitious Al Gore–Tracy Flick HybridThe 17-year-old speaks on his battle for the class presidency.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  18. early and awkward
    Lawmaker Calls Clarence Thomas ‘Uncle Thomas’He deleted his tweet and apologized, although not very convincingly. 
    By Dan Amira
  19. the national interest
    Greg Mankiw Loves the One Percent, Doesn’t Know WhyThey smell very nice. That could be it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. people who will not run for president in 2016
    John Bolton and His Walrus Mustache Are the GOP’s Only Hope Against Rand PaulOkay. 
    By Dan Amira
  21. the supremes
    Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act The vote was 5–4 along predictable lines. 
    By Dan Amira
  22. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Focusing More on Hurting the PoorHe left a word out.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. flashbacks
    Now You Can Own Items From Monica Lewinsky’s Clinton-Era WardrobeEverything except the one she’s famous for.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. over the borderline
    Senate Backs ‘Border Surge,’ Improving Immigration Bill’s ChancesSomewhat.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. conspiracy theories
    The Vast Anti-Conservative IRS Conspiracy Targeted Liberal Groups, TooLookout words included “occupy” and “progressive.”
    By Adam Martin
  26. weinergate forever
    Woman Who Leaked Anthony Weiner’s Sex Chats Would Still Vote for HimCatching up with his sexting partners.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  27. the national interest
    Stopping Climate Change Is Not a Distraction From JobsBirth of an annoying talking point.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. imagined conversations
    Zimmerman Lawyer Tells Knock-Knock Joke at TrialHere’s what happened. 
    By Dan Amira
  29. the national interest
    Republican Harvard Economist Writes Terrible Defense of the One PercentYes, even worse than The Dark Knight Returns.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. comings and goings
    9 Things to Know About FBI Director Nominee James ComeyHe’s not boring!
    By Joe Coscarelli
  31. early and awkward
    Howard Dean Open to Running for President Again, Apparently“Who knows?”
    By Dan Amira
  32. photo op
    Todd Palin Is Always There to Support Sarah PalinIn a manner of speaking. 
    By Dan Amira
  33. the national interest
    Mitch McConnell Realizes IRS Scandal Is OverThe post-fact phase begins in earnest.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. the national interest
    ‘Welfare Policy on the Backs of Farmers’The tea party finds a new class of “makers.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. early and awkward
    Maine Governor Uses Crude, Vaseline-Related InsultAnd said a Democratic lawmaker “has a black heart.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  36. international intrigue
    Experts Aren’t Entirely Convinced That Syria Crossed Obama’s ‘Red Line’Independent inspectors can’t enter the country.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. the national interest
    House Republicans Hate Poor Too Much to End Farm SocialismAgri-socialism meets Paul Ryanism, insanity results.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. the national interest
    Senators Agree to Complete the Dang FenceNo alligator moats, though — that happens when the House weighs in.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. the national interest
    Is Rand Paul’s Love of Ayn Rand a ‘Conspiracy’?Turns out libertarians don’t like it when you insult Ayn Rand. Who knew?
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. the most important people in the world
    It’s Official: Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Cuba Trip Had Nothing to Do With ObamaIt was through a foundation for a British architect.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  41. equal rites
    Lisa Murkowski Becomes the First Red-State GOP Senator to Support Gay MarriageAnd the third GOP senator overall.
    By Dan Amira
  42. the national interest
    Rick Perry Tries to Poach New York BusinessesHouston is very pleasant this time of year.
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. international intrigue
    Despite Tensions With Russia, Obama Will Propose Nuclear Arms CutsBoth countries could still blow up the world.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. the national interest
    Mitch McConnell’s Not-Very-Threatening Filibuster ThreatThe GOP Senate leader makes an offer Democrats can definitely refuse.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. photo op
    17 Photos of Brazilians Overreacting to a Nine-Cent Fare Hike [Updated]By rioting in the streets. 
    By Dan Amira
  46. the national interest
    Which Party Benefits From Immigration Reform?There can only be one.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. James O’Keefe Shocked to Learn Goods Are FungibleThis “market” where things can be “bought” or “sold” sounds like another Obama plot to steal your money.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. photo op
    World Leaders Take Most Menacing G8 Group Photo EverWe hear scary opera music. 
    By Dan Amira
  49. spy games
    Ray Kelly: Americans Don’t Mind Surveillance, It’s the Secrecy That HurtsHis take on the NSA scandal.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  50. bush legacy
    Obama: I’m Not Dick Cheney, and Syria Isn’t IraqThe president defends his policies on Charlie Rose.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  51. photo op
    Why Vladimir Putin Was Shushing President Obama, ProbablyWe’re guessing. 
    By Dan Amira
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