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North Carolina passed a statewide ban on gay marriage on Tuesday, a sign that this country still has a long way to go when it comes to equal rights for all people.

The global energy mix is changing, as new countries begin to export oil and natural gas. It is a move that will have profound effects, not only on the energy markets, but on geopolitics as well.

Some Republicans claim that because Rubio's parents were not natural born U.S. citizens, he's ineligible to be VP. That's ridiculous.

Just a few tips to help us emerge as wise, happy, and fulfilled 30-somethings...

The 1967 Outer Space Treaty prevents governments from laying claim to celestial bodies, but not private companies.

Weigh-in: Beyond keeping rates low for students now, what are the pro’s and con’s of the proposed solutions to the higher education crisis?

S.B. 1070 is bold enough to make a stand where the government fails to act, but nevertheless overreaches state rights and opens the door to racial profiling

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

With the announced creation of the Defense Clandestine Service, a new debate will begin on whether the Defense Intelligence Agency is becoming too much like the CIA.

Following the money isn't for the faint of heart or the queasy of stomach. Here's an overview of where your donations to your candidates flow and how they go.

Today, President Obama will acknowledge the moral burden of mass atrocities, and commit the U.S. government to confronting their continued occurrence.

The 2012 presidential election will be the last decided by the Electoral College. The news isn't, however, all good.

To participate in a diverse America and a multicultural world, our children must learn the alternate narratives, different perspectives, and new ideas wrought by the nation’s cultural diversity.

Don't be fooled. Ozzie Guillen wasn't suspended for expressing support for Fidel Castro, but for expressing support of the wrong dictator.

Posting a status update or liking something on Facebook is certainly easy, but it's also a form of slacktivism, giving millennials a false sense of creating change.

A recent ProPublica analysis of 2012 campaigns shows the Ron Paul campaign leading in transparency and efficiency. Like his fiscal plan, Paul draws a sharp contrast to his opponents.

Students must diligently avoid plagiarizing because the consequences can ruin education and professional careers.

Girls Around Me uses public information from Facebook and Foursquare to locate women. It is time for young people to realize the dangers of making information about themselves public.

All children have the right to an “opportunity” to learn, the right to walk through the doors of learning. Once they are inside, learning becomes a privilege and a responsibility — not a right.

Because liberals failed to make the moral case for universal healthcare, Obamacare emerged from the legislative process with few passionate defenders, many enemies, and an unclear justification.

Don't panic! Here are nine easy ways to err a nation by creating a messed up education system (courtesy of the U.S.).

What a difference preparation makes. Paul Clement was as smooth as Solicitor General Donald Verrilli was nervous. Clement successfully argued why the bill is unconstitutional.

If Ann Coulter had her way, young Americans, most college students, and all American women would not be able to vote.

With the millennial generation facing a seemingly insurmountable heap of impending problems in the future, there are a few specific things that we can do to make the greatest change in the world.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has a history of nominating unfortunate laureates for its Peace Prize and should prevent further disgrace to other Nobel recipients by refusing to nominate any more.

Several economists have highlighted the many benefits of greater density. But density would also create a positive impact on the secondary education system.

Ever wonder where all of the political appointees go after they leave an administration? Many of them end up at one of Washington’s numerous public policy think tanks.

If millennials really want to save the world, they should stop blaming past generations for their problems, and follow these guidelines.

Romney is distancing himself from his "very poor" remarks because they reveal that he is a moderate candidate out-of-touch with the Republican mainstream.