Policy and Politics

Protect Our Electric Grid from Terror

The Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) threat is not sciencefiction and its consequences cannot be overstated.

FUSION GPS ILLUMINATES THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF MANUFACTURED NEWS FOR HIRE

Many observers, including the press, can’t quite figure out how the firm wound up on both sides of the fence.

The battle against human trafficking

The Abolish Human Trafficking Act inspires community of compassion for victims and punishes those who coerce and torture the innocent.

Out of the mouth of Schumer

Schumer is arguing that Clinton lost because she ran a campaign devoid of any real message other than "I'm not Donald Trump."

The Little College That Couldn't

The debate over Jane Sanders's legacy in Burlington.

Obama Looted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

President Obama never was shy about using his phone and pen to achieve what he could not get from Congress on regulatory matters.

Family of brain-dead California girl fights to reverse death

The case adds to the debate over parents' right to choose childrens' medical treatment.

Passage of paid-family-leave act shows power of working together

The data show that parents who can take paid family leave devote more time to feedings and doctors’ visits, and their children are healthier.

The sad ballad of Pio the chicken and the long arm of the FDA

The long arm of the federal government killed Pio the chicken last month.

Convicted without a Jury

Lawman once dubbed ‘America’s toughest sheriff’ slated to be sentenced Oct. 5

New menu item: The Blue State 'Health fee' special?

Some Minneapolis Restaurants Adding Fee To Fund Health Care

Is Pelosi really willing to work together?

"Democrats extend the hand of friendship, and look forward to our working together in the regular order for the good of the American people,"

New Florida Law Lets Residents Challenge School Textbooks

A new Florida state law allows parents, and any residents, to challenge the use of textbooks and materials they find objectionable.

Sean Spicer's last appointment

No, I didn’t know his departure was imminent. The timing took me by surprise, but not necessarily the outcome.

Mexican hospital holding baby as ‘medical hostage’ until bill is paid

An Indiana woman's baby born in Mexico is being held hostage by a Cancun hospital, according to the family.

Postal Service broke law for Hillary

Postal Service broke law in pushing time off for workers to campaign for Clinton, investigation finds.

First statewide bicycle tax in nation

The state Legislature’s approval of the first statewide bike tax in the nation has fallen flat with riders.