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Combat leaves a mark on anyone that experiences it. The more time our troops spend in combat, the greater the effect on them. We need to protect our troops as they protect us.
Libertarians and progressives must put aside their differences and focus on foreign policy and civil liberties.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich drastically flip-flopped on gun rights to favor less regulation, and now Ohio is riddled with blemishes in gun control.
The Stolen Valor Act, a federal law that makes it a crime to falsely claim past service in the military, will probably get struck down by the Supreme Court as a violation of the First Amendment.
American workers will spend nearly 8.4 million hours watching March Madness games. Still, don't expect this to create a double-dip recession.
Ron Paul was running for president before it was cool!
Daylight savings does more harm than good.
Why Millennials are so unhappy, and what we need whether we want to admit it or not.
In the primary season, Mitt Romney's potential running mates have often been measured by how dissimilar they are to the former governor. Here's a gauge on who would be the best match.
The strongest argument for the legalization of Marijuana is the damage it would do to cartels. One step won't do it, legalize them all.
Here's why the U.S. should accept Iran in the nuclear club without reservation.
Ron Paul is using his presidential campaign to educate fellow candidates, Republicans, and citizens on the true meaning of liberty.
Will his views have any chance of becoming mainstream in the future? Or are they simply too dangerous, impractical, and out of touch with most Americans?
Ron Paul needs to change his campaign’s approach, but doing so would contradict the fundamental tenets of his campaign thus far.
The debate centered around several key issues that will be critical when Florida Republicans go to the polls next week, notably: immigration; Latin American issues; and the space industry.
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.
Despite obstacles in the Republican-dominated House, the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to repeal DOMA is a cornerstone decision in ensuring that America emerges on the right side of history.
Cuba was a hot topic in Monday night's GOP debate. Is it the business of the U.S. to intervene in the national affairs of countries in Central and Latin America?
In his Tuesday night speech, Obama only brushed on the college debt crisis.
Newt Gingrich won South Carolina's GOP primary by convincing evangelical Christians to trust his economic policy and disregard his moral character. Will the pattern continue in Florida?
Tough and enthusiastic language molded to appeal to the average American made this State of the Union one to remember.
Evangelical political influence has been waning in recent years. Does Rick Santorum’s poor performance and Gingrich's resurgence signal the end of evangelical politics in America?
Space exploration was a fixture of Monday's GOP debate. How relevant is NASA for economic development in the U.S.?
Join us live as we analyze what Obama is saying at his third State of the Union.
Mitt Romney has finally released his tax returns. They came exactly as advertised.
Here's my list of the best "Shit People Say" videos. Add your favorites.
President Obama's has been a big supporter of LGBT rights, but he should use the State of the Union to advocate for marriage equality.
Ron Paul gives honest answers amidst GOP establishment hysteria.
GOP candidates square off ahead of the Florida Primary. The gloves are off. Welcome to the GOP Octagon.
Trying to appeal to Florida's conservative-leaning Cuban community, Newt Gingrich playfully suggested that Fidel Castro should go to hell at tonight's GOP debate in Tampa, Florida.
Senator Durbin is unnecessarily and dangerously looking to expand federal law into the NFL’s already proven policies that promote player safety.
Frank Landis We could could be on the brink of a nuclear war and congress would still be trying to convict professional athletes for something unrelated to the well being of the nation as a whole. Good grief.