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Few Americans know the men and women who are defending their country. But these brave Americans exist — with names, faces, and realities.

After officially meeting the city that never sleeps in his first press conference as a New York Jet, former Denver Broncos QB meets the temptations offered by the city that never sleeps....

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The recent musical collaboration between Chris Brown and Rihanna sends an unclear message to the public about domestic violence.

Studies have demonstrated that highly-skilled immigrants are strong drivers of economic growth. Therefore, we must encourage immigrants to stay in America and not force them back home.

A Harvard-educated Lin doesn't deserve more praise than scores of other NBA players who have struggled through adversity to attain success. Like John Wall.

In his quick rise to success, Jeremy Lin is doing more than reigniting the New York Knicks' fan base: He is developing into potentially the most important Asian American role model ever.

Facebook may be dominating social media, but it doesn't have to dominate your life. Quitting Facebook can and will improve your life by forcing you to nurture relationships and create new bonds.

We should all use Valentine's Day to share love with the people in your life and make every day one of love.

Chris Brown performed at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, just three years after he was arrested for felony battery on his then girlfriend Rihanna.

In a sport dominated by African-American players and popularized in poorer urban areas, Lin just doesn’t fit the mold.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's appointment as a Global Cultural Ambassador by the State Department tells a story about the U.S. that should be shared globally.

After college and with no discernible future success, this millennial nomad has resigned herself to a life of relative failure.

Who does your DNA belong to? The Genetic Alliance is at the forefront of a movement to de-privatize and democratize medical research. Legal issues, however, remain a key stumbling block.

While liberals disagree with his life-long crusade to destroy the social safety net and empower corporations, we have found his anti-war stances useful. What should we make of Ron Paul?

Georgia Judge Michael Malihi is set to rule on whether President Obama is eligible for the presidency according to the Constitution.

What does "immigration reform" mean to you? Do you have faith that policymakers can achieve it?

Sarkozy may be on his way out, but the next French president will need to decide France's role in saving the euro.

If Newt Gingrich wins the Republican nomination, President Obama will tear him apart in the general election.

In a dramatic reversal, Ron Paul has announced he will support a preemptive strike on Iran, along with the return of U.S. troops to Iraq, a never-ending war on Islam, and a CIA-led Cuba Spring.

CNN routinely calls Congo the "rape capital of the world" and reports on "child slaves," but the real problems in Africa are poverty and lack of development.

America has a huge nuclear stockpile, but prohibits other countries from developing nuclear weapons. Shouldn't all nations be allowed to protect their citizens?