The USDA has been considering for more than a year a policy change that would allow whole beef cuts to be considered "adulterated" -- and thus subject to recall -- even if they aren't "intended for use in ground beef."

FEW PEOPLE in polite society seem keen to discuss Afghanistan these days. The chattering classes are naturally consensual on the nasty folly that was Iraq, congratulating themselves in a told-you-so frenzy.

An ad hoc group of rabbis is organizing a monthly communal fast to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.

Audra Shay, accused of endorsing racism on Facebook, became head of the Young Republicans on Saturday. John Avlon uncovers new details about her disturbing online comments.

Recently, an Army National Guardsman and Arabic translator who openly challenged the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, was recommended for discharge by a military administrative board because he has publicly said that he is gay.

Republican Senator Ensign...a presidential contender? Ensign was working out all his difficulties with some group called the "C Street Foundation," ...a "Bible study group" but is actually some sort of detox facility for Congress persons into sexcapades.

Cat hoarding results in the death of many animals across the country because of starvation and hygiene. "There were about 90 cats here, and most need to be euthanized, so many were so sick, dead and dying cats around," said Andi Elliott.

A seemingly innocuous speech to the people of Accra, Ghana, but on listening more closely it became clear that Obama was promoting imperialism; in short, the corporate takeover of Africa, dressed up as wonderful message of help and friendship.

The reason the Republicans lost so many Senate seats last November is now becoming clear. No one had any time to think about the campaign. They were too busy worrying about Senator John Ensign's sex life.

The comparable figure for Dems is 55%.