Opinion
How the Waffle House Shooting Could Have Been Avoided
As often happens in the aftermath of highly publicized shooting incidents, blame has already been placed on the lack of “common-sense gun control.”
Tel Aviv Diary: Israel Must Learn To Accept Critics
The attacks on Natalie Portman shows that the country can't accept constructive criticism.
U.S. Census Counting Same-Sex Couples Isn't Enough
The 2020 census and most federal surveys don’t ask people to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. That means there’s no official count of LGBT people in the country.
The U.S. Has a Long History of Voter Suppression
The Republican Party, with its foundation now in the solid South, has done all it can to drag the country back into the nineteenth century through egregious voter suppression, mass incarceration, and financial and economic deprivation.
Macron-Trump Summit Carries Risks for France and U.S.
Trump is negatively viewed in France by a vast majority of the French population but the French, unlike the British, find it positive that their leader should engage with the American president.
France’s Macron Needs His Visit With Trump to Go Well
The two leaders, both political outsiders who achieved surprising electoral victories, have developed a strong working relationship despite their many ideological differences.
Vicente Fox: The American Dream Is Dead—Trump Killed It
Without Trump, Mexico would not be more united than ever.
Congress Better Not Play Politics with Mike Pompeo
By every credible measure, Pompeo is more than qualified. It is really hard not to mark opposition to his appointment as much more than rank partisanship and posturing.
Comey’s Memos on Trump Is an FBI Tradition
The FBI’s history shows such documentation can be essential to how FBI directors operate, and how they can insulate or protect the FBI’s integrity.
Europe Needs to Convince Iran to Save Nuclear Deal
As French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Washington, a top priority will be convincing his American counterpart to stay within the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran.
Trump Will Not Be Impeached. Here’s Why
To face the voters after exercising such ultimate power, congressmen and senators have insisted for a century and a half that they must be able to point to a crime. A specific crime. They always will.
Comey's Handling of Clinton Scandal Shows He's No Hero
Blaming a letter rather than her supercilious nature, malleable positions, or terrible campaign strategy continues to feed the perception that the election process was somehow compromised.
Liberals Silence Free Speech by Investigating Sinclair
Free-to-the-home television in America, one of the nation’s most heavily regulated industries, is in a fight for its life.
Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Is Still Dangerous for Kids
A basic Netflix subscription allows children and teens access to watch “13 Reasons Why,” a story about the 13 reasons why a high school girl committed suicide.
Voter Fraud Not a Problem? Wrong. Add These To the List
Despite the lack of media coverage, evidence of election fraud continues to mount.
Socialism Has a 100 Percent Record of Failure
After more than two dozen failed attempts, Socialism has proven itself to be a disastrous philosophy.
The Complicated History of Affirmative Action
Even the Supreme Court itself has cast a disapproving eye on the case.
When Will Wall Street Get the #MeToo Treatment?
To date, the #MeToo Movement has yet to topple a single major U.S. banker.
History Shows How We Got Trump
Presidential primaries and caucuses have attracted notoriously low voter participation allowing the extremist party base to dominate the process.
The Government Is Going After Your Skim Milk
Forget narcotics. Uncle Sam has a new substance to crack down on: all-natural skim milk.
Does a Space Race to Mars Exist?
The “race to Mars” is Elon Musk vs a “low-probability but extreme-consequence” extinction event.
Bike-Sharing Is the Next Ride-Share
And momentum continues to grow.
Costa Rica’s President Has a Bumpy Road Ahead of Him
Despite taking place amidst rampant corruption, rising crime and inequality, and a looming financial crisis, the election was defined by the issue of same-sex marriage.
Mayors Are Making Decisions the Government Won’t
Why are cities important in the United States for instituting change? Metropolitan areas are where most people live and work.
Could World War III Be Fought Without Nuclear Weapons?
When it comes to estimating military capability, the Western media is principally concerned with the weapons capabilities of weaker states.
Superman at 80: How Two High Schools Kid Created Him
Superman—the first, most famous American superhero—turns 80 this year.
States Are Foggy On How to Regulate Marijuana
Polls show that 64 percent of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. But, despite the majority support, there’s no clear consensus on how it should be regulated.
Does a Governor Have to Appoint Vacancies By Party?
Some states elect the replacement, others appoint them. Some do a combination of the two, with an interim Senator appointed until there's a special election.
Trump Wanted to Build in Cuba Before Becoming Anti-Cuba
In 1998, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts hired a consulting firm to explore business opportunities in Cuba.
Congress Needs to Reform the Secret Service
Expanding the Secret Service workforce would afford each agent and officer the time to participate in increased training, thereby making the agency more effective.