In the wake of a violent attack, it is easy to target minorities for group blame. With sufficient provocation, any crowd might turn into a mob.

What President Obama failed to understand is that America doesn't do well with Messiahs of any sort, preferring self-redemption to the sort delivered by some great rescuer.

It's time for people to recognize that the same tools that are being used to hinder the progress of equal rights for LGBT Americans have been employed throughout U.S. history against other minorities.

It's over. The American people have spoken. If this election was a basketball game, it would be time to clear the benches and let the subs play out the clock.

Until eight years ago, Republicans had a deserved reputation for being more socially and fiscally conservative and responsible.