FINALLY
Vivek Murthy says marijuana is ‘helpful’ for certain medical conditions. Could this be the tide-turner for legalization?
Michael Ames writes about politics, culture and Western issues and has contributed to Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic, Lucky Peach and many others. Follow him on Twitter: @mirkel.
All About the Washingtons
No cash, big hair, strong results. How did Bob Healey do so well when so many other independent candidates face-planted?
Barking Mad
Raul Labrador has almost no experience in Congress and a mutinous habit. Ordinarily, that would make a run for House Majority Leader impossible. But these aren’t ordinary times.
Homeland
In a 2010 speech, Robert Bergdahl claimed that the man who held Bowe “recently lost a son to a CIA missile drone strike.” The reports at the time appear to back him up.
Serial Predator
One Scout’s accusations against a counselor opened the floodgates of testimony by numerous victims. By Michael Ames.
NRA Convention
Michael Ames reports from Houston from the NRA convention, where he found some unexpected advocates.
Gun Control
In Houston, Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin, and others celebrated background checks’ demise. By Michael Ames.
The Internet Is Forever
Politicians may think deleted Twitter messages are gone for good. Not at Politwoops. By Michael Ames.
UNDERDOG
The budget-busting, pro-gay marriage former governor got the Libertarian party’s nod at a Las Vegas convention this weekend.
The gun industry is having a banner year, and women are a huge part of the boom. Michael Ames reports from the NRA’s 141st annual meeting.