Congress introduces legislation to respond to the increasingly popular marijuana-legalization movement
Morning Must Reads
In the news today: a secret Saudi Arabia drone base, Eric Cantor, and ObamaCare
A Guide to Sequestration, the Bad Budget Policy We May Not Be Able to Avoid
Amid President Obama’s call to postpone the pain of sequestration, signs that a solution may be elusive.
Obamacare and GOP Governors – Is This a Tipping Point?
Gov. John Kasich’s choice to expand Ohio’s Medicaid program may provide political cover to other Republicans who have vehemently opposed the Affordable Care Act.
Bob Barker Is Shocked To Be On The NRA Enemies List
TV icon Bob Barker, who keeps a .38 revolver on his bedside table, reacts to being on the National Rifle Association’s enemies list
The Cost of ObamaCare’s Coverage Provisions
The coverage provisions of ObamaCare will cost $1.165 trillion over ten years, according to a new CBO report. The healthcare law covers 27 million people who would previously be uninsured. (UPDATED)
Rick Perry Goes Job Rustling, Again
Gov. Perry buys radio ad time to poach jobs from California. Is his desire for short-term growth a risk to the state and country’s future?
Ten Years Since Colin Powell Presented Case for Iraq War
On February 5, 2003, Secretary of State Colin Powell went to the U.N. to present the American case to go to war with Iraq.
Down the Manhole: State Officials Grapple with Gender-Neutral Language
Sometimes there’s just no substitute for a man. States have moved toward using gender-neutral language, but revisers have found that certain words aren’t so easily replaced
The U.S. Dismantles in Afghanistan: Lessons from a Logistical Nightmare
After dismantling and repatriating the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, the guidelines for the next war – or humanitarian catastrophe, will be more clear.
Doughnut Drollery with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
Christie went on Letterman for the first time last night; showed he is comfortable with his bulging waistline.
Morning Must Reads
In the news today: Tagg Romney, sequestration, anonymous prostitutes, confidential Justice Department drone memos, immigration, and the Violence Against Women Act.
The Most Important Chart in American Politics
There is a single chart — three colored lines on a grid — that shapes the political reality of this country