Getting The State Out of the Wedding Business
Why is the marriage ceremony the government’s concern?
Could The GOP Nominate A Candidate Who Supports Same-Sex Marriage In 2016?
It seems improbable, but the national landscape on same-sex marriage is changing so quickly that even the Republican Party may find itself changing faster than some might think.
Thank God For Negative Campaigning
Rather than being a bad thing, negative campaigning is an essential part of our political system.
Hamas Rejects Egyptian Cease Fire Deal Israel Had Accepted
An effort yesterday to bring about a cease fire in Gaza came to naught when Hamas rejected the proposal.
Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy
Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.
There Is No Such Thing as Europe
The English-speaking and Scandinavian countries are very different.
Republicans Still Don’t Know How To Communicate With Female Voters
It appears that the GOP still has a problem communicating with women.
Paying Attention To Politics? You’re Probably Really Stressed Out
In a new survey, Americans cite politics and the news as the biggest sources of stress in their lives.
Afghans Agree To Changes In Government In Deal To Resolve Election Dispute
The various factions in Afghanistan have agreed, at least in principle, to alter the nation’s government as part of a deal to resolve election disputes.
Another Legal Threat To The Affordable Care Act
A case pending in Federal Court in Washington, D.C. could pose new legal problems for the Affordable Care Act
Sending Europe Mixed Messages
My latest for The National Interest, “Europe’s Free Ride on the American-Defense Gravy Train,” has posted.
Jose Antonio Vargas Is A Symbol For Immigration Reform, Not A Candidate For Deportation
Jose Antonio Vargas was brought to the U.S. at the age of 12 and never left. Now, some are suggesting he should be deported as soon as possible.
Todd Akin Has No Regrets About His Comments About ‘Legitimate Rape’
Just in time for the midterms, Todd Akin is back to remind voters of the GOP’s problems with female voters.
Mother Charged For Leaving 11 Year Old In A Car: Protecting Children, Or Paranoia?
To some extent, we seem to be becoming overprotective.
Only Congress Can Do What’s Needed To Deal With The Border Crisis
That ball is in your court, Congress.
GOP Establishment Pushes Back Against Calls For Impeachment
Led by Speaker John Boehner, Republican leaders are trying to placate calls for impeachment.
It Looks Like Nouri Al-Maliki Has Lost The Kurds, Assuming He Ever Had Them
Iraq continues to fall apart.
John Boehner’s Lawsuit Against Obama Is All About Obamacare, And Will Probably Be Dismissed
John Boehner’s latest political move is designed mostly to appease the GOP base, but it’s likely a non-starter from a legal point of view.
All of America’s Secrets on Amazon Cloud
The US intelligence community is gambling that it can be more efficient through a public-private partnership than going it alone.
Fewer Americans Are Without Health Insurance
The number of uninsured Americans has declined since the Obamacare mandate went into effect.
Vladmir Putin Looks To Be Throwing The ‘Pro-Russian’ Ukrainian Separatists Under The Bus
In the end, the separatists in eastern Ukraine have always been expendable as far as Vladimir Putin is concerned.
The Border Crisis: Many Causes, No Simple Solutions
Trying to make sense of a very complicated issue.
113th Congress Set To Break New Ground When It Comes To Being Unproductive
The current Congress is on course to be the least productive in decades.
The Legal Battle For Same-Sex Marriage Is Headed To The Supreme Court
Assuming it accepts the appeal, Utah is giving the Supreme Court its high profile case for the October 2015 Term.
