Talking with non-fanatical gun owners: they point out that only a tiny fraction of guns are misused.

Nonetheless, that fraction adds up to a measurable increment in danger for those living in a house with a gun. They are right that background checks would not stop all gun killings, but background checks would not do much harm.

I think people should need to get a license to own a gun. All the checking would be done when you apply for a license; then the check at the time of buying a gun would only be to verify that your license is still valid. The license could require training in safety practices.

If substantial evidence appears that you are connected with terrorism, a court could cancel your license.

Another reason industrial concentration is bad: it stifles new competitors.

This is in addition to giving the companies lobbying power so that we can't pass laws to stop them from mistreating the public.

Another success for the ICC: Congolese militia commander Bemba has been convicted of allowing his troops to systematically commit rape.

Clinton has returned to right-wing deficit FUD.

Oakland's Latest Top Cop Was Reportedly Ousted From His Last Job After 11 Months, for his "military style of leadership."