Politics

Obama Reverses Abortion Policy

Federal money — taxpayers’ money — will now be available for many international groups that promote or provide abortions. The White House issued...

Ann Shibler January 23, 2009

At Uncle Sam’s Service

Patrick Krey January 22, 2009

National service is often associated with patriotism, but the degree to which it becomes compulsory is the same degree to which it becomes...

Judge Bork: Nation’s Moral Life in Jeopardy

Ann Shibler January 22, 2009

Judge Robert Bork was a circuit court judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia when in 1987...

Timothy Geithner and the Group of Thirty

Gregory Hession January 21, 2009

Treasury secretary nominee Timothy Geithner's biography on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York mentions a curious affiliation of Geithner....

First Executive Order May Reverse Abortion Policy

Ann Shibler January 21, 2009

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

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...