Are More Gun Laws for Mentally Ill Off Target?
Obsessing over the role mental illness played in the Gabrielle Giffords shooting avoids the larger issue of gun violence, argues the former head of the American Psychiatric Association.
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Constitutionality Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Republican attempts to ensure legislation conforms to the Constitution won't end the ongoing debate over what the document means.
Toasting Government’s Good Ideas From 2010
Despite this year's bitter politics, the government found some new ways to encourage nonpartisan innovation and transparency.
The Scientist and the Journalist Can Be Friends
Nancy Baron’s new book is an excellent guide for academic researchers on how to effectively communicate with the press, public and policymakers.
K Street and the Status Quo
An unprecedented 10-year study's surprising verdict: The real outcome of most lobbying is ... nothing. Until the right party or person comes to power.
Traffic Jam in D.C.’s Revolving Door
Watchdog groups see acceleration in the glut of former federal legislators and regulators flocking to their former charges.
A More Efficient Europe Is Not a U.S. of Europe
The recent ratifications of the Lisbon Treaty do not mean we can expect things like an EU army or unified foreign policy, argues Berlin-based journalist David Francis.
The Science of Good Government
The Obama administration talks a lot about making policy based on evidence rather than politics. A basic question remains unanswered: Which evidence?
Nanotechnology: New Risks But No Rules
While some experts say mum's the word when it comes to nanoproducts' environmental safety, others believe that cannot be good for the future of the technology.