Politics
Religious Belief Declining Very Slowly Around the World
Apr 20, 2012But people still turn more to belief as they age.
A New Kind of Gold Standard?
Apr 19, 2012The Missouri House gives preliminary support for a bill to designate gold and silver coins as legal tender. And it's hardly the only state considering such legislation.
Republicans Keeping Anti-Gay Views in the Closet
Apr 19, 2012North Carolina's GOP gubernatorial candidate doesn't want to talk about opposition to same-sex marriage.
There's No Politics Like Show Politics
Apr 19, 2012You'll have a better time watching Veep if you don't expect the show to tell you much about the real or even "real" Washington.
Playing "What If" with Health-Care Reform
Apr 19, 2012Jim Webb repeats a few misconceptions about the fight over the Affordable Care Act.
President Romney and the Republican Congress
Apr 19, 2012If he wins, his party will probably control both houses.
Arizona Asks the Court Not to Trust the Feds
Apr 19, 2012In state immigration law, local authorities offer to “help” the federal government by taking over its job.
Mitt Romney Passes the Competence Test
Apr 19, 2012Voters trust that the former Massachusetts governor could get things done in the White House.
Why More Democrats Aren't Coming Out for Marriage Equality
Apr 18, 2012A crude cost-benefit analysis of the issue and its support on the campaign trail
Relax, Ladies! The Texas GOP Has Your Back
Apr 18, 2012After doing their best to dismantle the Women's Health Program—and losing federal funding in the process—the state's Republicans promise they'll find the money somehow.
