Does Super Saturday Signal a Change in the Republican Race?
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz split the four Republican contests on Super Saturday. Does this indicate a change in the trajectory of the...
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Will Weaponized Drones Be Next for Police?
Local police forces in Connecticut are asking for the ability to use weaponized drones, raising several questions about where the line should be...
Food Stamp Use Increases Despite Low Unemployment Rates
Despite declining unemployment rates, food stamp use is going up. Why is this happening? ...
Obama vs. the Border Patrol
It appears that President Barack Obama finds himself at odds with his own Border Patrol over his policy of not taking care that...
Tax Returns an Issue in Presidential Race
Presidential candidates are either releasing —or their opponents are demanding they release — their tax returns. What do they tell us about the...
Is Getting More Laws Enacted the Job of a Legislator?
When we consider promoting a member of Congress to the White House, is it really a resumé enhancer for the candidate to have...
Will Britain Leave the European Union?
With Britain set to vote on whether to stay in the European Union, Americans should draw some important lessons from the experiences of...
Biden: Don’t Choose Supreme Court Justice in an Election Year
With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, Republicans seem inclined to take Vice President Biden's 1992 advice: Don't choose a Supreme Court justice...
Pope Calls for One-year Moratorium on Death Penalty
Pope Francis told a huge crowd in St. Peter's Square that there should be a one-year moratorium on the death penalty, with the...
The Impact of the South Carolina and Nevada Results on the Presidential Race
With victories in South Carolina and Nevada, respectively, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have established themselves as the front-runners for their party nominations....
Will Illinois Lawsuit Settle Question of Cruz’s Eligibility?
A judge in Illinois has taken up the case of whether Senator Ted Cruz is constitutionally eligible to serve as president. Will it...
Why Is Trump Threatening to Sue Cruz?
Republican candidate Donald Trump is threatening to sue fellow Republican hopeful Ted Cruz. A look at the businessman's record reveals that this is...
Do We Need the Selective Service?
America has not had a draft since 1973. Has the time come to abolish the Selective Service? ...
Washington’s Birthday Neglected Again
Another Presidents Day has come and gone, with another year of neglect of the father of our country. ...
Republicans Divided in Response to Obama’s Budget
Republicans are unified in condemning the Obama big-spending budget, but they differ greatly in how to respond. Conservatives fear the response will be...