United States

First Executive Order May Reverse Abortion Policy

CNN reported on Tuesday that three Democratic sources indicate newly sworn in President Obama will issue his first executive order to reverse the...

Ann Shibler January 21, 2009

Any Volunteers for National Service?

Patrick Krey January 21, 2009

Barack Obama's national-service plan purports to be voluntary, yet nonparticipating schools would lose funding, and uncooperative individuals would be denied tax credits. ...

“Three Fires, and You Are Free!”

Steven J. DuBord January 20, 2009

Three shots from his inexperienced militia — followed by their hasty retreat — was exactly what Daniel Morgan needed to win the day...

Obama’s Inauguration Speech: Glittering Generalities

Thomas R. Eddlem January 20, 2009

President Barack Obama opened his presidency with an inaugural address laced with glittering generalities designed to get heads nodding in agreement, but outlined...

Expect More Foreign War Under Obama

Thomas R. Eddlem January 20, 2009

The Obama administration plans to increase overall troop commitments abroad this year, according to the Washington Post. The Obama administration has reportedly signed...

Controversial Clergy at Obama Inaugural

January 20, 2009

Barack Obama took the oath of office and was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States on January 20, amidst unprecedented...

Former Border Patrol Agents to be Released

Gary Benoit January 19, 2009

During his last full day in office, President George W. Bush has commuted the sentences of former Border Patrol agents Jose Compean and...

Blair Holt, Other Gun-control Efforts, on Horizon

Alan Scholl January 19, 2009

No sane person wants innocent people victimized, maimed, or murdered, nor to see the perpetrators escape justice. This is true, whether the perpetrators...

FISA Court: Telecoms Must Help Warrantless Wiretaps

Thomas R. Eddlem January 19, 2009

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review has ruled that telecommunications companies must assist the executive branch in wiretapping American citizens’ e-mail messages...

Heroics Behind the “Miracle on the Hudson”

Gary Benoit January 19, 2009

Once again, Americans have proven their mettle in the face of disaster — or in this case used it to prevent a disaster...

Holder’s Hopeful Words on Waterboarding

Thomas R. Eddlem January 17, 2009

Attorney General nominee Eric H. Holder, Jr. unequivocally said “Waterboarding is torture” at his confirmation hearing January 15. Asked if he would prosecute...