Why did Lincoln defend slavery so vigorously in his inaugural address, thus alienating abolitionists and progressives in his party?
It occurred to me that maybe more was going on at the site of the 1.1 billion gallon coal ash spill in Tennessee than what I could gather from the news. With an invitation from the community, I decided to make the trip to the disaster site.
The human tragedy that has befallen Gaza's Palestinians -- Hamas supporters or not -- warrants every American to take cognizance because of its consequences for a durable Middle East peace.
Coulter's assertion that single motherhood, not race, is the real indicator when it comes to socio-political issues, like crime, may be one of the least racist things she has ever said.
How could the real answers not come to light with such a stellar group of political scientists as Michelle "Bring Back McCarthyism" Bachmann, Al Sharpton, and Meatloaf?
As the poor and the formerly middle class Nouveau Poor become the American majority, they will finally have the clout to get their needs met.
Genachowski anchored the drafting of Obama's comprehensive media policy agenda that promotes diversified media ownership and fast, affordable, neutral Internet connections.
The Bush administration, as events rolled out over the last eight years, has regularly said, "Who could have seen this coming?" Well, for one, Clint Eastwood did.
For all the frat boy smirking and righteous indignation about policies that even he now admits could have used a little more work, George Bush is not someone unmarked by his own presidency.
Coulter's pure, unalloyed hypocrisy was on full display on The View when a couple of smart women asked her to explain some of her bogus assumptions on single motherhood.
Contrary to what passes as conventional wisdom, the conversation on race in America has not ended with the election of Barack Obama. It has just begun.
Olmert's statements certainly send a signal to many in the incoming Obama administration that while there are convergent American and Israeli interests -- friendship and trust are eroding.
Two questions we should demand Congress ask of Eric Holder before confirming him. The same two questions Mukasey refused to answer.
President-elect Obama, in contrast with his predecessor, is fundamentally in favor of science. This is the best news possible, not just for niche workers like me, but for everyone.
Israel has accused Hamas of intentionally attacking from civilian-populated areas, driving up casualties among non-combatants to provoke anger against Israel. But do children have to pay the price?
In a hilarious yet edgy series finale, George and the gang are put on trial for their assorted war crimes. George and the gang are sent to prison. Hilarity ensures.
It looks like stress is going to be a fact of life for many months to come. The best way to deal with it is to get on top of it.
This is nuts. No doubt Democrats have a tradition of tearing down their own presidents, but usually it takes a few years. Not now. The GOP must be chortling.
Nobody has explained why spending another $350 billion on a Wall Street bailout is a better way to stabilize and stimulate the economy than, say, devoting that money to universal health care.
