Mona Gable,
06.16.2008
My son's friend enlisted in the Army because he was lost. He joined because in an economy with few good-paying jobs and little opportunity, it was the best future he could envision for himself.
Harry Shearer,
06.16.2008
Two new reports, two more confirmations that New Orleanians are not yet out of the federal woods.
Gary Hart,
06.16.2008
Here's a modest proposal: all of us who support Barack Obama for president should now wear flag pins. This will signal that we are all just as patriotic as anyone on the right.
Martin Nolan,
06.16.2008
For more than 30 years, my friendship with Tim was rooted in a shared Irish heritage and similar education, with minimal emphasis on self-expression and more on what Tom Brokaw calls "accountability."
Chris Kelly,
06.16.2008
It turns out when Newsmax says "prominent Democrats" they mean one former congressman, three ex-mayors and former Palmyra, Maine Budget Committee Member Herb Bates.
Keli Goff,
06.16.2008
Obama's comments on black fathers immediately drew comparisons to Bill Cosby's remarks from 2004 in which he too challenged the destructive behaviors that are impacting the black community.
John Feffer,
06.16.2008
The bubble is that we think we're the greatest nation on earth, and have the right to disregard the opinions of other countries. Why should anyone complain about having greatness thrust upon them?
David Weiner,
06.16.2008
Cindy McCain is up to her old tricks. Her recipe for oatmeal-butterscotch cookies featured in the latest issue of Family Circle magazine is identical to a recipe on Hersheys.com.