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Honor president and other leaders
So this week we inaugurated President Barack Obama for a second time. I thought his speech was partisan and divisive, particularly for an inaugural address, which generally tend to be more unifying. But then again, I think Obama has demonstrated himself to be partisan and divisive, so I wasn’t exactly taken by surprise.By Betsy Hart , January 26, 2013
Taxpayers go where tax rates low
The only thing more stunning than the kleptomania of tax-hiking politicians is their unswerving faith that taxpayers, especially wealthy ones, simply will smile and surrender even more of their money. This fundamental misunderstanding of human nature is impervious to mounting evidence that taxpayers go where taxes are low.By Deroy Murdock , January 25, 2013
More excuses not to build Keystone XL pipeline
After giving an unabashedly liberal inaugural address, approving a pipeline that environmental groups say will contribute greatly to global warming and possibly taint a major Midwestern aquifer would probably not be among President Barack Obama’s priorities for his second term.By Dale McFeatters , January 25, 2013
Confirmation hearing for killer drones master
After 25 influential years in the CIA, chief counterterrorism adviser John Brennan is currently in charge of Barack Obama’s increasing drone-plane assassinations of terrorism suspects, all of which is happening outside our courts. On Feb. 7, he will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a promotion to CIA director.By Nat Hentoff , January 24, 2013
Abortion debate needs to focus on prevention
As the landmark Roe v. Wade decision hit its 40th anniversary this week, each side in the abortion debate sees the other gaining ground.By Rekha Basu , January 24, 2013
Firing English teacher teaches ironic lesson
Bear with me as I attempt to defend what appears to be, on its face, indefensible.By John Crisp , January 23, 2013
Obama uses children as pawns in power grab
Not one of the 23 executive orders that President Obama signed — flanked by schoolchildren whom none of us want to see murdered and before an audience that included relatives of murdered schoolchildren — would have prevented the massacre at Sandy Hook.By Diana West , January 22, 2013
Inaugural address reflects time in which it is delivered
This is a tale of two speeches. They occur three weeks apart. One is outdoors, one indoors.By David Shribman , January 22, 2013
‘The Bachelor’ nothing more than train-wreck TV
With the new season of “The Bachelor” under way, I was roped into watching an episode with my 16-year-old daughter, Tori.By Betsy Hart , January 20, 2013
Committee checks militia status
It was more than cold as the town’s 13 electors gathered in the cavernous unheated community hall for an emergency meeting of the Homeland Security Committee, called pursuant to orders issued by the mayor.By Lloyd Omdahl , January 20, 2013
Reflecting on MLK Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which we’ll celebrate Monday, provides occasion for reflection as well as recognition. We honor his personal courage as well as political impact as catalyst for the civil rights revolution.By Arthur I. Cyr , January 20, 2013
Federal spending limitless and lawless
“We don’t have a spending problem.”By Deroy Murdock , January 18, 2013
Flu epidemic exposes gaps in sick-leave policies
This year’s flu epidemic has already overwhelmed hospital emergency rooms and claimed 20 children’s lives. It could be better contained, not just by hand-washing and flu shots, but by tackling a glaring public policy gap: lack of sick leave.By Rekha Basu , January 18, 2013
Lack of logic on guns kills
As you know, cookies don’t fatten people, people fatten themselves by eating cookies — and if that makes any sense to you, congratulations, because you have won a prize. To claim the prize, just pull my other leg and wait until you hear the bell ring. An operator will assist you.By Reg Henry , January 17, 2013
Obama’s latest historical disgrace
I understand why President Barack Obama has full confidence in John Brennan, whom he has now nominated to head the CIA. Brennan’s record of lawlessness, starting when he became chief of staff to CIA Director George Tenet in 1999, mirrors that of Obama.By Nat Hentoff , January 17, 2013
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