1. the national interest
    Hitler Alive and Well, Owning Liberal MagazineMortifying but possibly untrue things we are learning from the conservative media.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. the american dream
    Fight Over Same-Sex Couples Could Complicate Immigration Reform [Updated]Enjoy the optimism while it lasts.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. the national interest
    Immigration Reform Really, Truly HappeningWhen Republicans actually decide to pass a bill, they don’t mess around.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. conspiracies
    In Defense of the SkeetersDoes Obama really “do skeet shooting” all the time?
    By Dan Amira
  5. america’s sweetheart
    Sarah Palin Was Paid $15.85 for Each Word She Uttered on Fox NewsMany of these words didn’t even make any sense.
    By Dan Amira
  7. the national interest
    The GOP Plan: Go Left on Immigration, Right on Everything ElseMarco Rubio and Paul Ryan show the way forward.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. the american dream
    Immigration Reform Might Actually Get DoneThe fun starts today with the announcement of a bipartisan plan.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  9. Post Claims Schumer Wants Beyoncé ApologyThose two things usually have something to do with one another. 
    By Dan Amira
  10. secretary of awesome
    Clinton and Obama: We ‘Can’t Predict’ 2016 RaceThe former rivals-turned-BFFs talk with 60 Minutes.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. the racie for gracie
    Bill de Blasio Officially Launches Mayoral CampaignWith a Fleetwood Mac jam and a Cynthia Nixon endorsement.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  12. the clintons
    Paul Ryan Praises Clinton, But Which One?Either way, it proves that he’s very committed to sniping at President Obama.
    By Andre Tartar
  13. the new new republic
    President Obama Talks About How to Make the United States a Less Dangerous PlaceAnd Congress.
    By Andre Tartar
  14. america’s sweetheart
    Sarah Palin Will Keep ‘Truth-Telling’ Without Fox NewsStill wants to “shake up the GOP machine.”
    By Andre Tartar
  15. campaign ads
    Italian Attack Ad Compares David Axelrod to Axl Rose, Sort Of Complete with weird Photoshop job.
    By Andre Tartar
  16. gun control
    Thousands Attend Gun Control Rally in D.C. The event was the first major demonstration since the Newtown shooting.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  17. massholes
    Scott Brown Elegantly Dismisses Haters on Twitter “Whatever.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  18. politics
    President Obama and Hillary Clinton Start Their Goodbyes in Joint Interview “Wish she was sticking around.”
    By Andre Tartar
  19. walkbacks
    Even NRA Lobbyist Thinks Obama Children Ad Was Over the LineYou don’t say.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  20. america!
    Which Quixotic Conservative Utopia Is Right for You?There are so many to choose from.
    By Dan Amira
  21. comings and goings
    Three Vaguely Interesting Things About Obama’s New Chief of Staff Jack Lew’s replacement is Denis McDonough.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  22. the racie for gracie
    Joe Lhota Flops in Debut at Mayoral ForumBill de Blasio was the real star.
    By Chris Smith
  23. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Breaks Down Under Wonkterrogation [Updated]The legendary truth-teller runs out of gibberish, is cornered, and finally confesses.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. wonder children
    Former CPAC Child Star Has Joined the Liberal MediaHe’s freelancing for Mother Jones. 
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. feuds
    Cory Booker’s ‘Spanking’ Comes in the Form of a Newark DigLautenberg read that Times story too.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. secretary of awesome
    Hillary Clinton Wearing Special Glasses Following ConcussionBut she sees “just fine” with them on.
    By Dan Amira
  27. familiar jindal
    Bobby Jindal Calls on GOP to ‘Stop Being the Stupid Party,’ Start Ignoring D.C.He’s vague on how they’ll do that.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. the national interest
    Senators Decide Senate Is Mostly Awesome As IsThe clubbiest club on Earth stays clubby.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. shmashmortion
    Bill Would Treat Abortion As Evidence-TamperingThe bill would make it a felony to get an abortion if you’ve been raped, because of “tampering with evidence.”
    By Dan Amira
  30. the national interest
    GOP Rep: Obama Has Upheld Soviet ConstitutionLet’s pull out the Soviet Constitution and check! Hmmm … I rate this claim mostly true.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. gun control
    Is the Assault Weapons Ban Dead on Arrival?Democrats are set to introduce a law even their own party is skeptical of.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  32. the national interest
    Tucker Carlson Unable to Distinguish Domestic Abuse From CombatSocrates in a bow tie.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. oh congress!
    Senate Nears Filibuster Deal, Might Become Slightly Less IneffectiveNo one’s going to be reading from the phone book.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. early and awkward
    Clint Eastwood’s Empty Chair Made It to WashingtonIt now lives in Reince Priebus’s office.
    By Adam Martin
  35. secretary of awesome
    Seven Things Hillary Clinton Was Saying When She Adjusted Her GlassesShe did this a lot today.
    By Dan Amira
  36. the supremes
    Clarence Thomas Spoke Up for the First Time in Seven Years to Mock Harvard“Well, there, see: He did not provide good counsel.”
    By Dan Amira
  37. important ceilings
    GOP Suspends Debt Ceiling for Three Months, Gets Pretty Much Nothing in ReturnChuck Schumer is gloating.
    By Dan Amira
  38. the national interest
    Esteemed ‘Former Congressman’ Speaks OutLet us heed his wide, disinterested counsel, and not mention his current employment.
    By Jonathan Chait
  39. the national interest
    How Obama Can Have a Great Second TermThe surprising case that he isn’t done yet.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. This Might Be the Angriest You’ll Ever See Hillary Clinton [Updated]“What difference does it make!?!”
    By Dan Amira
  41. the national interest
    Boehner: Let’s Destroy Math Instead of the EconomyA fair trade.
    By Jonathan Chait
  42. money troubles
    You’ve Probably Missed Your Chance to Hang Out With Bill Clinton He’s no longer renting himself out to Hillary 2008 donors.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. early and awkward
    John McCain Jokes About Waterboarding John KerryTorture is offensive … and hilarious!
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. inauguration 2013
    Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco: ‘I Did Not Lip-Synch!’The gay Cuban poet speaks on gay rights, Eric Cantor’s face, and Beyoncé.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  45. Cuomo Rolls Out Budget Goodies, With Notable SilencesAn anemic economy poses challenges; the natural gas extraction method that shall not be named.
    By Chris Smith
  46. bons mots
    City Council Candidate Didn’t Mean to Offend With Condescending, Sexist Remark“What’s a pretty girl like you doing reading those?” 
    By Dan Amira
  47. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Sad That Obama Quoted Ryan CorrectlyAlso apparently unaware of devices like Google and video.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. the debtpocolypse
    Unimpeded by Setbacks, the CEO Debt Fixers March OnFix the Debt didn’t fix the debt. Now what?
    By Kevin Roose
  49. tomorrow’s tabloid headline today
    Tomorrow’s New York Post Beyoncé Lip-synching Headline … TodayFake singing. Real scandal. 
  50. inauguration 2013
    Congressman Peter King’s BlackBerry Inauguration Photos RevealedKing speaks on Beyoncé’s lip-synching and not knowing who Jay-Z is.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  51. photo op
    The Top Six Photos of the Obamas Taking PhotosHere they are. 
    By Dan Amira
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