The Politic Blog

As the death toll continues to rise in Syria, is a lasting peace within reach?

What has made a once-bipartisan measure a matter of controversy?

Does the Defense of Marriage Act belong in America today?

The world’s most reclusive nation poses a bigger threat than most people realize.

Big speeches come with big press. Did the media deliver on its SOTUS predictions?

How will Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation affect American politics?

Is sequestration inevitable? Or will Congressional Republicans see the light and compromise for the good of the country?

The US post office is facing tough times. Should it start looking elsewhere for inspiration?