Politics Jan 13

The New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, which connects Fort Lee, N.J., and New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie weathered the initial storm over the bridge scandal with his…

Politics Dec 26

President Barack Obama and members of Congress aren't the only government leaders hitting pause on Washington during the holidays. The Supreme Court takes a break from work, too, for almost a full month until mid-January. But as Marcia…

Politics Nov 03

At issue in a Supreme Court case argued Monday is a simple legal question: Is putting on the safety gear in locker rooms at a steel mill just a clothes change, or is it "work"? But the case raises another…

Nation Aug 22

In 2013 Superman marks his 75th anniversary. Over the decades the hero has leaped from comic books to movies, TV shows, radio, video games and merchandise. But Superman's main goal of protecting truth, justice and the American way remains the…

Politics Aug 05

In his book "The Art of Controversy: Political Cartoons and Their Enduring Power," journalist Victor Navasky writes about caricature's ability to disturb dictators, humble presidents and inflame readers. We present 13 of the most impactful cartoons featured in the book.

Politics Aug 05

Slide Show: A collection of cartoons that rocked art and politics. One can write a number of things about David Levine's 1984 cartoon of Henry Kissinger, shirtless in bed, on top of an anthropomorphized globe. But seeing the cartoon…

Politics Jun 25

Wednesday is the day. The Supreme Court will decide its two most-awaited cases of the year -- on same-sex marriage policies in California and nationally -- shortly after 10 a.m. The rulings could offer a significant federal stamp of approval…

Politics Jun 25

Arielle Atherley holds a sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court before affirmative action arguments were heard on Oct. 10, 2012. Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images The Supreme Court decided on Monday its first of four major cases this…

Politics Jun 25

Landmark rulings from the Supreme Court on two major issues could come this morning. The court is set to issue decisions on the Voting Rights Act section 5, and California's Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of…

Politics Jun 24

The Supreme Court could make landmark rulings on three major issues this week, weighing affirmative action in higher education, the Voting Rights Act section 5, and California's Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act,…