Sandra Day O'Connor, who indirectly gave us the Iraq war and much else, now seems to regret her role. Better late than never.
Category: United States
Are they real WMDs this time?
Here we go again – weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. If Syria has really started using them, that's a big problem.
Netanyahu not interested in peace – what a surprise
Another disappointment in the quest for Middle East peace as Israel refuses to engage with a fresh offer from the Arab League.
Same-sex marriage vs federalism
The ACT government thinks it can set up its own family law system. Supporters of marriage equality should recognise that that's a bad idea.
US stalemate on gun control
President Obama's modest plan for gun control falls victim to the paradox of gradualism.
Another look at Israel vs. Iran
Israel, Iran and North Korea. Different nuclear programs, very different reactions.
What rights do corporations get?
Unions NSW is launching a High Court challenge to election expenditure laws. A recent case from Pennsylvania provides an interesting contrast.
The Republican war against constitutionalism
It looks as if there'll be no established religion in North Carolina, at least legally. But the Republican Party has shown off some interesting views about the constitution.
The politics of (illegal) style
Actions are illegal, not people. But Associated Press has got itself into a political storm by acknowledging this conceptual truth.
Public opinion and the Supreme Court
Nate Silver works his magic on public opinion and same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court may be listening.
The World is Not Enough 