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National Journal President Obama: 'Trayvon Martin Could've Been Me 35 Years Ago'
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Facebook Diplomacy: The State Department Spent $630,000 on 'Likes'
A State Department bureau wanted so badly to boost its social-media presence that it dropped $630,000 over two years on advertising campaigns on Facebook, according to a May inspector general's report.
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The Biggest Threat to the Global Economy Could Come From Outer Space
If the sun sneezes, the economy will shatter
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NSA Spying Appears to Stem from 550-Word Section of PATRIOT Act
At least some of the broad data collection by the National Security Agency, revealed in various reports over the past two days, was authorized under a controversial part of the USA PATRIOT Act — section 215.
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Why an Online Sales Tax May Not Help Brick-and-Mortar Retailers, After All
With the Senate set to approve an online sales tax bill late Monday, its proponents argue that online retailers' unfair advantage needs to be eliminated. Research shows that taxes on Internet purchases won't necessarily make that happen.
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The Bounty ZIP Codes Brought America
A new report estimates the value of the ZIP code system exceeds $9 billion a year.
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National Journal What You Need to Know About Chechnya
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Tuesday's Proposed Immigration Bill Would Focus on High-Skilled Immigrants
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National Journal Basics of the Immigration-Reform Plan
With many details to be refined, a bipartisan proposal offers specifics.
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National Journal Axelrod: Hillary Clinton 'First Among Equals' for 2016 Nomination
Effusive praise from the president's top political adviser underscores the end of tensions between Teams Obama and Clinton.
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Video: Obama Momentarily Locked Out of the Oval Office
At least he didn't have to break in through the kitchen
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Book Excerpt: Can Videogames Be Journalism?
A book due out next month details how videogames can and have served to explain current events
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A Curse As Copy Protection in the Middle Ages
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Soundtrack to Google Earth
A New Zealand company devises a way to add dynamic urban sounds to a Spanish port in Google Earth
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Predicting the Power Dynamics of Group Discussions
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The Stagnant History of the Browser Interface: A Retrospective
Google Chrome turns two today, but despite all the changes under the hood, the latest release looks almost exactly like the first. The same goes for nearly every browser.
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Treating the Campus Tour Like a Theme Park 'Experience'
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FCC's Net Neutrality Decision Could Be Delayed Until November
A new call for input and statements that "all options" are still on the table show the agency is taking its time to decide how to deal with the prospect of a tiered Web
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A Cheap, Open Source Cell Network for the Underprivileged and Unconnected
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Arcade Fire's Latest Music Video Takes Place in Your Neighborhood
The band teamed up with Google to use satellite imagery and street-level snapshots in their new, interactive music video
