Opinion

I believe the fears that the Supreme Court poses a threat to other rights are overblown. (Though I've been wrong before.) Understanding why requires going beyond the usual talking points and digging into doctrine.

The legal history of the United States is strongly on the side of the sensible regulation of firearms, no matter what the gun-fondling political right might say.

I sure as hell am not in the mood for any discussion of the "appropriateness" of Beto O'Rourke's press conference interruption.

How's that Anti-Dynasty Bill coming along?

When ice melts at the poles, it sends freshwater into the ocean. This is worse than it sounds.

In case you’re wondering where some people get the audacity.

Vladimir Putin said some crazy sh*t this week.

A "limited no-fly zone" sounds a lot like a small "no-fly zone." Meaning it involves shooting down Russian planes.

It certainly doesn't seem like the time to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline.

In the 21st century, why is war still a thing?