“When the President does it, that means that it is not illegal.”
House Republican Open To Gun Restrictions
Tea Party-backed congressman Phil Gingrey becomes perhaps the most conservative member of Congress to open the door to specific limitations on guns.
The Tragic Death of a U.S. Army Psychologist
How Dr. Peter J.N. Linnerooth, who won a Bronze Star in Iraq for keeping troops from killing themselves, couldn’t save his own life.
“Unlike the first term, which was often referred to as a team of rivals, I think this is going to be more like a band of brothers.”
Jack Lew: What the Treasury Nominee’s Signature Really Tells Us
A graphologist analyzes the Treasury Secretary nominee’s signature.
The Silly Conservative Attacks on John Brennan
The conservative case against Obama’s CIA nominee seems to be that the man is somehow soft on terrorism.
Biden Newtown Task Force Aims Big on Guns
After historic Biden-NRA meeting, the VP is expected to make three recommendations: extended background checks, limited access to high capacity magazines, and federal authority to track gun sales and crime weapons.
Obama and the Liberals, Part Two: Progressives Should Focus on Progress
Someday, progressives will look back at the Obama presidency as a golden era of progress. They might as well start now.
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“No one hunts with an assault rifle. No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer.”
Nixon at 100: Playing Piano on Paar
Richard Nixon taps the ivories for Jack Paar in part 4 of Swampland’s 5 part series this week, as TIME celebrates the anniversary of Richard Nixon’s 100th birthday with his most memorable moments.
Why Jack Lew Scares Republicans
Obama’s nominee for Treasury Secretary has a passionate, progressive core underneath a nerdy exterior.
Obama’s Second Chance
The President has decided that he is, for the moment, in a position of power and, unlike his first-term negotiating style, seems ready to bulldoze his hapless opponents.