Jeffrey Sachs says that when Pope Francis visits the United States in September, he will directly challenge the “American idea” of God-given rights embodied in the Declaration of Independence

There was a time when we counted on the media to hold the government to account. Not anymore. We citizens are obligated to hold our media, especially publicly funded media, to account if we are going to protect our hard won Western values

Politics before truth! How do you think I got this job?

Jobs classified as ‘religious functionaries’ at lower end of civil service scale

"As Mrs. Clinton became closer to her current run for president, donations amounts appear to have increased."

Unilateral disarmament.

Clinton has refused to submit to an on-the-record closed door interview with the committee and has agreed to testify before the panel publicly only once.

Repealing the USDA catfish inspection program should be a no-brainer

'The points she just made are demonstrably not true’

At sea, tensions are already apparent.

"President Obama is playing with fire and he is dragging every American citizen with him into the pit of Hell,"

A chip off the old crook.

“This battle isn’t about guns. This is about freedom, and that’s not for sale at any price.”

A plan for funding repairs and maintenance into the future should be required for all expansion of any kind.

Well played, WaPo.

Cutting and running?

With 1.2 billion people still living without access to modern energy services and 2.8 billion without access to clean cooking methods, action to support these goals is needed urgently.

“Take away energy, take away freedom.”

Police spokesman Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said authorities are still investigating and aren’t sure yet whether additional charges, such as murder or attempted murder, will come.

As leaders of state, including the Vatican, recognize the illegitimate claim of Palestinian statehood, there can be no peace as that claim is based wholly on the outright destruction of Israel, the Jews, and the subjugation of Christianity

What the EPA is attempting to impose on America is a drain on our production of electricity coupled with an increase in its price. It is an obscene attack on our economy

Beware advice telling conservative parties to target the youth vote by adopting policies that may alienate their core older constituencies. Elections can be lost this way

If a doctor has invested in his own CT scanner, studies show he will use it more often.

The Saudis think the deal, backed by President Obama, will actually accelerate Iran’s nuke push.

EU In Desperate Call For Shale Gas & Oil .... Imports

"The Nigerian Air force is maintaining an active air surveillance to track the movement of terrorists for appropriate action as the operation continues,"

Implications for Israel

Without treatment, Hall was given six months to a year to live, and therefore qualified for physician-assisted suicide through Oregon’s Death With Dignity law.

Major demonstrations, some turning violent, erupted in recent weeks in Baltimore after another African-American man, Freddie Gray, died from a spinal injury sustained in police custody.

Muslim occupation of Israel is the problem. The Islamization of Jerusalem is the problem. Muslim violence in support of the Muslim occupation of Israel and of everywhere else is the problem. Israel is the solution