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People should condemn flip-flops selectively, when they appear to be instrumental and to violate core principles, as these symbolize opportunism rather than sagacity.

I'm only 20 years-old, and I've been racially profiled and lived through two highly publicized cop shootings of innocent black men in New York City.

Not all flip-flops are created equal. Some are good.

Powerful people often make poor decisions. Scientists may know why, and what we can do about it.

Millennials refuse to identify as Democrats while conservatives are training and mentoring a new generation of proud Republicans.

Despite speculation, a Chris Christie, Mitch Daniels or Jeb Bush candidacy is not happening. The far right needs to stop looking for someone that doesn't exist and accept the current GOP choices.

Paul will not win the GOP nomination, so he and his supporters would be wise to step aside, refocus their tactics, and look toward putting forward an electable candidate in 2016.

A Rick Santorum win in Michigan victory would be impressive but would not help him overcome Mitt Romney's presidential run.

A lot of political pundits out there are claiming that Obama made a huge mistake mandating contraception coverage for businesses. What if this wasn't a mistake?

These days, a 'liberal' is usually considered to be someone who is pro-choice, anti-war, and in favor of gun control. But can these policy preferences really be called liberal?

With shrinking compensation pools, attrition and a negative public opinion of the financial industry; is going into finance the right career choice? That depends on what you want out of it.

With dissatisfaction growing over the choice between Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich, Republicans may regret overlooking 2008 runner-up Mike Huckabee, the candidate best positioned to defeat Obama.

Millennial voters should elect politicians who will promise less in government services, but will be good stewards of the nation’s finances.

The neocons are making a comeback, and with Iran as a target, the consequences could spell disaster.

The Silent Majority may be revving up to make a real statement, a statement about our political system and save us from being governed by a dangerous ideologue for another four years.

The Founding Fathers would surely weep at the state of American elections today.

Here are some common mistakes to avoid in order to land your dream job.

Here are five tips to decide if it's time to quit your desk job and join your own startup.

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

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.

Devastating results and polls cast serious doubt over Romney’s electability. The race is not over yet. Florida will be huge, and Romney’s reaction is critical.

For the long-term health of the Democratic party, President Barack Obama should select Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as Vice President for the 2012 election.

Now that libertarian rock star Ron Paul seems to be attracting young voters, it's time for millennials to organize their own Republican debate.

While the two Harvard graduates may sound different on the campaign trail, they would likely follow similar policies in office.

There are many misconceptions about the causes of income inequality. The primary cause is the government and the cure is to get the government out of the way.

Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline would be a bad decision for America’s future, as well as another example of President Obama's failing to act on opportunities for bipartisan cooperation.

If used responsibly while remaining fully aware of potential dangers, drones could revolutionize law enforcement in the United States.

Occupy Congress gives the protesters a clearly defined target and purpose.

He may not be charismatic or inspire devotion, but anti-Obama sentiment could make him a dangerous candidate come November.

Democrats and Republicans constantly show an uncomfortable relationship with scientific facts. Is there one party more anti-science than the other?

Government and business have inherent differences that prevent them from being run the same.

Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans For A Better Tomorrow, reported Tuesday that it has raised $1,023,121. Colbert's involvement in the 2012 campaign is a good thing for the Republican Party.

If sanctions fail and Iran is on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon, then Israel should take the necessary and proper action to defend itself with the help of the U.S.

A military strike on Iran is nonsensical. The mission cannot be a guaranteed success, it is playing with fire in terms of the global economy, and it risks backlash against the U.S.

Huntsman retired from the GOP presidential race on Sunday, and will endorse Mitt Romney ahead of the South Carolina primaries.

The attacks that Republican competitors are leveling against Romney for his Bain Capital record have been unfair and completely out of line.

Can Facebook likes, status updates, and wall posts predict the outcome of the 2012 presidential election?

A record-high 40% of Americans identified as political independents in 2011, which will almost certainly mean that progressives and the Tea Party will be disappointed in 2012.