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Terrorism & Security UN finds evidence of 'toxic chemicals' and a worsening war in Syria

A new UN report says some kind of chemical has probably been used on Syria's battlefield, but stopped short of saying what chemical or by whom.
Veepstakes: Why rise of Paul Ryan, Chris Christie signals trouble for Romney

Beltway chatterers are telling Mitt Romney, who is down in the polls, he needs to go bold with his choice of running mate – and are pointing to Rep. Paul Ryan and Gov. Chris Christie.
The first tea party movie? 'Atlas Shrugged' strikes a chord with activists.

The box-office results for 'Atlas Shrugged' show that cinematic clashes between self-made industrialists and government bureaucrats fit this moment in American history snugly, addressing tea party sentiments.
04/22/2011 08:16 pm
Opinion Foreign aid isn't foreign. It's American.

Republicans bent on cutting foreign aid have forgotten their patriotic, moral duty. We better ourselves and bring pride to the US by feeding the starving, healing the sick, teaching the young, housing the exposed, and supporting democracy. And we help prevent terrorism.
03/03/2011 11:17 am
The Vote Glenn Beck praises Obama for Tucson speech. Can partisan pause last?

Some of President Obama's sharpest critics – from Glenn Beck to Pat Buchanan – spoke positively of his speech at the memorial service in Tucson Wednesday. But the collegial tone will be tested next week with a repeal of health-care reform on the docket.
01/13/2011 07:04 pm
Opinion The soul of the state

Christian values are not fundamentally at odds with government. There's room for debate and constructive criticism, but not an all-out attack on government's legitimacy. Instead, Christians should consider the role of the state within the framework of their guiding principles.
11/10/2010 10:32 am
Vox News Republican establishment takes on Sarah Palin

Senior officials from former president Bush on down say she's not ready for the presidency, and some are questioning her recent decisions and pronouncements.
11/06/2010 10:56 am
City of Man: Politics and Religion in a New Era

Two journalists offer a political blueprint for a new crop of young Evangelicals.
10/29/2010 07:05 am
Editorial Board Blog Rahm Emanuel: Why is he really leaving?

10/01/2010 12:16 pm
Obama mosque dispute: In backing plans, he parts with many Americans

The president has given backing to an Islamic center near ground zero. The Obama mosque support may be well received by the Muslim world, but it will hardly buoy his struggling ratings in US polls.
08/14/2010 02:40 pm
Fight against poverty unites Christian left and right

Liberal and conservative groups bridge some differences in new collaborative efforts to fight the problem.
02/18/2009 12:00 am
In Iraq, an assertion of US 'hard' power

Final chapter on war yet to be written; known costs include sagging world standing for US, rise of Iran in the region.
01/15/2009 12:00 am
An intense US focus on checking terrorism

Terrorists have not succeeded in striking on US soil since 9/11. But some say the US focus was too much on a military response, regime change, and a 'with us or against us' mentality.
01/15/2009 12:00 am
The Vote McCain's speech - thumbs up, thumbs down

09/05/2008 01:00 am
Monitor Breakfast Republicans' Mike Duncan highlights polls unfavorable to Clinton

The chairman of the Republican National Committee defended the GOP's '08 prospects at Wednesday's Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters.
01/24/2008 12:00 am
Republicans' Mike Duncan highlights polls unfavorable to Clinton

The chairman of the Republican National Committee defended the GOP's '08 prospects at Wednesday's Monitor-sponsored breakfast for reporters.
01/24/2008 12:00 am
Monitor Breakfast Margaret Spellings: 'No Child Left Behind' faces political head winds

11/02/2007 01:00 am