This Is Why It’s Good To Have A Written Bill Of Rights
A case from the U.K. demonstrates why it’s a good thing to have a strong, written, Bill Of Rights.
Abortion Comments Could Pose Problems For Herman Cain
Herman Cain’s comments about abortion could pose a problem for him with social conservatives.
Rick Perry Playing The Sarah Palin “Victim Card”
Rick Perry seems to be picking up where Sarah Palin left off.
Romney’s Mormon Problem Returns
Is Mitt Romney’s religion returning as an issue for Republican voters?
Rezwan Ferdaus Terror Plot: Serious or Amateur?
Rezwan Ferdaus, an American Muslim, has been charged with a major terrorist plot against his country.
Muslim Students Shout Down Israeli Ambassador, Found Guilty of Conspiracy
Ten Muslim students were found guilty on misdemeanor conspiracy charges for their “plot” to shout down the Israeli ambassador during a speech at UC Irvine.
California Town Fines Couple For Holding Bible Study In Their Home
Does the state have the right to regulate how many people you invite to your home?
Initial Rick Perry Boomlet Fading, Opening An Opportunity For Romney
Rick Perry has faltered, and that has given Mitt Romney an opening.
You Can Be Compassionate Without Supporting Big Government
Contrary to what Eugene Robinson and Paul Krugman argue today, compassion does not require one to support government social welfare programs.
FBI Using Anti-Muslim Literature To Train Counterterroism Agents
The FBI has been using some odd materials to train its counterterrorism agents.
The GOP Debates and the Lack of Introspection
The last two GOP debates have featured cheers from the crowd and responses from candidates that ought to be considered problematic.
Know Thine Enemy
Understanding why your enemy hates you seems to be an important thing, but some people would rather believe in caricatures.
Is Morality Necessary?
Excluding all moral concepts and language from my thinking, feeling and actions has proved so workable and attractive, I am convinced that anyone who gives it a fair shot would likely find it to his liking.
When Is A Candidate’s Religious Faith A Political Issue?
Is it every appropriate to ask candidates about their religious faith? In some cases, yes it is.
Religious Extremism in America
What are the contours of “mainstream” religious thought in today’s America?
Rick Perry: Evolution Just “A Theory That Is Out There”
Like Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry has something to say about evolution today and he handled it very differently.
Media Ignorance: Dog Bites Man
Political journalists are asking clumsy, ignorant, and intolerant questions. Film at 11.
Bachmann and the Definition of “Family”
Further evidence of Bachmann’s extreme views on homosexuality.
Virginia School District Bans Sherlock Holmes Book
The desire to shield children from controversy has led another school district to ban a classic novel.
Air Force Cancels ‘Jesus Loves Nukes’ Training
The Air Force has suspended a course that teaches nuclear officers that Christian ethics permit them to do their job.
