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On Sunnis and Shi’ites

The historical complexities and theological nuances of the 1,400-year-old rift in Islam make the 600-year division between Roman Catholicism and Prote... read more

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A Time for Choosing

Given as a stump speech, at speaking engagements, and on a memorable night in 1964 in support of Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign. This version... read more

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New Battles ... and New Hope

There is hope in the battle for life. Pro-life groups are more active than ever, seeking and winning victories. Yet there are also losses to recover f... read more

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Roe V. Wade Turns 34

On Monday, the most tragic Supreme Court fiat in America’s history will turn 34. The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision federalized a legal issue that histor... read more

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Demos Bring Back Taxes with a Vengeance

San Fran Nan Pelosi has signaled a return to the tax-and-spend days of yore. Cleverly titling her new tax hike as an “energy bill,” Pelosi and her... read more

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Border Agents Begin Prison Sentences

Former U.S. Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos, 37, and Jose Alonso Compean, 28, surrendered to U.S. Marshals this week to begin prison sentences for ... read more

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China Successfully Tests Anti-satellite Weapon

Well, apparently somebody thought the Star Wars program was a good idea. Unfortunately, that somebody was China. According to Aviation Week, China suc... read more

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New Law Authorizes Courts Martial of Civilians

With a little-noticed and minimally debated change to the 2007 defense-appropriations bill passed by Congress late last year, military contractors and... read more

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What to Do with the Conservative Base

Newt Gingrich said recently that the GOP needs to abandon the idea of appealing narrowly to its conservative base if it wants to succeed in future ele... read more

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First Amendment Rights Under Attack

Democrats in the Senate and the House are preparing a full-frontal assault on the First Amendment rights of conservative groups in parallel legislativ... read more

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