After experiencing dome fail, BP weighs their options. None of which sound promising.

Louisiana wants to build 70 miles of new barrier islands to help block the growing oil slick.

Ignoring the environmental impact of drilling in the Gulf, the Obama administration has granted big oil at least 27 waivers since the Deepwater Horizon explosion.

Firedoglake’s continuing coverage of the BP oil disaster.

World markets surge on news of eurozone bailout.

As Attaturk mentioned earlier, President Obama is expected to nominate Elena Kagan for SCOTUS at 10:00 AM eastern today.

Therapy shoe bomber?

Gay marriage one step closer to becoming the law of the land (in Argentina)

RIP Lena Horne.