1. unlikely candidates
    Ashley Judd Avoids ‘Elephant in the Room’Though she was sure to talk up Kentucky.
    By Andre Tartar
  2. By the Way, It’s Really Called ‘the Sequestration’“Sequester” is more of a verb.
    By Stefan Becket
  3. politics
    Would Teaching Republicans About Obama Help?Probably not.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. early and awkward
    Carl Paladino Gets Off to Very Carl Paladino Start in School-Board RaceHe’s running for a seat on the Buffalo school board.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  5. early and awkward
    President Obama Badly Bungles Nerd Reference [Updated]“Jedi mind meld” is not a thing.
    By Dan Amira
  7. craigslist of the day
    New York Men Looking for Sequester Sex on CraigslistWorth a shot?
    By Dan Amira
  8. oh congress!
    Some Freaks Actually Approve of the Job Congress Is DoingThese are those freaks.
    By Dan Amira
  9. the national interest
    Tax Reform Now GOP Excuse Not to NegotiateThe oh-so-honest Paul Ryan explains himself.
    By Jonathan Chait
  10. mysteries
    So, What Exactly Is the Deal With Dennis Rodman?Why is he praising Kim Jong Un so excessively?
    By Dan Amira
  11. gun control
    NRA President: Cuomo As Misguided As the RepublicansOr maybe Hitler.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. the racie for gracie
    John Liu Is Tired of Being InvestigatedIt does sound trying.
    By Adam Martin
  13. scandal-stained wretches
    Scooter Libby Makes a Triumphant Return to PoliticsHe can vote now.
    By Adam Martin
  14. woodwardgate
    Woodward: E-mail Coded ‘You Better Watch Out’Big difference, apparently.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. equal rites
    Obama ‘Evolves’ More on Gay Marriage, Urges Court to Strike Down Prop 8But avoids weighing in on a federal right to gay marriage.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. grudges
    Peter King Wants to Be Marco Rubio’s Anti-Fund-raiserFurious at the senator for fund-raising in New York after voting against Sandy bill.
    By Adam Martin
  17. stuck in the middle
    Romneys Happy to Be Off Campaign ‘Roller Coaster,’ Still Like Each OtherChecking in with America’s awkward rich uncle.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. dear leader
    Dennis Rodman, Vice Having Fun With DictatorYay!
    By Dan Amira
  19. ink-stained wretches
    The Times’ Sheryl Stolberg Explains Her Marilyn Musgrave Mistake“I was horrified.”
    By Dan Amira
  20. the national interest
    Finally, a Human-Rights Abuse Too Extreme for Lanny Davis to IgnoreA sensitive soul speaks out against presidential thuggery.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. ink-stained wretches
    Bob Woodward Is Fine With Intimidating Young Journalists When It Suits HimAnyone remember Jeff Himmelman?
    By Jason Zengerle
  22. sad things
    Gay Mississippi Mayoral Candidate Murdered?Marco McMillian was described as the first viable gay candidate for office in Mississippi history. 
    By Dan Amira
  23. the national interest
    What the Hell Happened to Bob Woodward? [Updated]It’s the latest worst thing since Watergate.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Says He’s So Busy That He Didn’t Even Notice CPAC’s Snub“It’s not like I’m lacking for invitations to speak,” he says.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. woodwardgate
    Bob Woodward Thinks a White House Aide Threatened Him“I think you will regret staking out that claim,” said a White House aide.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. précoce et maladroite
    Is John Kerry Afraid to Speak French on American Soil?Or does he just hate Canada?
    By Dan Amira
  27. Jeff Sessions, Wonk McCarthyiteHe holds in his hand a study proving Obamacare will make us Greece.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. people who are destined to become ambassadors someday
    Today in ‘Caroline Kennedy May Be Named Ambassador to ______’Japan!
    By Dan Amira
  29. imagined conversations
    Inside Chuck Hagel’s Photo SessionHow they got him to almost kind of smile.
    By Dan Amira
  30. photo op
    Donald Trump Does Not Appreciate Being Photo-bombed by ‘Wise Guy’Tyler, the Creator from Odd Future ruined a perfectly good photo of Trump.
    By Dan Amira
  31. As Gun-Control Vote Approaches, Mayor Bloomberg Puts Washington on Notice“The mayor is prepared to level the playing field.”
    By Chris Smith
  32. Frank Rich: Republicans Get Ahead of HistoryLook who’s getting behind gay marriage and Obamacare.
    By Frank Rich
  33. equal rites
    False Alarm: Marilyn Musgrave Still Hates Gay MarriageThe New York Times screwed up big-time.
    By Dan Amira
  34. the racie for gracie
    John Catsimatidis Bewilders Audience at Mayoral ForumChristine Quinn didn’t do so well either.
    By Chris Smith
  35. Michigan Senator: World’s Most Oblivious Birther“That issue was dropped immediately.”
    By Dan Amira
  36. the national interest
    The Perfect Logic of Boehner’s Crazy Sequester StrategyIt’s kind of a very, very small jobs plan.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. paulitics
    Chuck Hagel Is Your New Defense SecretaryFour Republicans voted for him, including Rand Paul.
    By Dan Amira
  38. international intrigue
    Apparently John Kerry Speaks GermanWatch him compliment a dude’s shoes!
    By Dan Amira
  39. you were wrong
    You Were Wrong: Chuck Hagel EditionMaking sure pundits get credit for their bad predictions.
    By Dan Amira
  40. early and awkward
    Michelle Malkin Derides Liberals Through Humorous Dance VideoOur favorite is the “Sequester Shake,” because we have no idea what it means.
    By Dan Amira
  41. bons mots
    John Boehner Loses the Grammarian VoteHe wants the Senate to “get off their ass.”
    By Dan Amira
  42. the national interest
    The Republican Sequestration PlanOr lack thereof.
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. absolute moron’s guide
    The Absolute Moron’s Guide to the SequesterEverything you wanted to know about the sequester, but were too dumb to ask.
    By Kevin Roose
  44. gun control
    NRA Reveals Schumer’s Gun Registration PlanWeeks of scheming, undone with a slip of the tongue.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. equal rites
    Republicans Urge SCOTUS to Support Gay MarriageThey argue it supports “limited government and maximizing individual freedom.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Isn’t Invited to CPAC This YearThey needed to make room for visionaries like Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. the national interest
    The Weird Philosophy of Bob WoodwardThese aren’t the news reports you’re looking for.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. photo op
    Joe Biden Stole President Obama’s Official Photo PoseHuge smile, crossed arms.
    By Dan Amira
  49. international intrigue
    John Kerry Brings Democracy to KyrzakhstanAnd he’s only been on the job for a few weeks!
    By Dan Amira
  50. the national interest
    Michael Goldfarb Is No Front-StabberA smear artist wriggles away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. the national interest
    Don’t Run for Senate, Ashley Judd! It’s a Trap!Like the evil husband in Double Jeopardy, except you don’t get to shoot anybody.
    By Jonathan Chait
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