Imitation, as the famous quotation goes, is the sincerest form of flattery. Apparently not in politics, where coattail riding, it seems, is not a time for bipartisanship.
Possible Republican …
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The U.S. House last week narrowly passed a bill that, while not perfect, is a crucial step toward the United States belatedly taking steps to address climate change.
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The gaggle of gubernatorial hopefuls for 2010 has a very simple path to win the hearts of Maine voters. All candidates have to do is convince voters they will create more jobs and reduce state taxes. …
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Both the United States and Iraq can rightly celebrate this week’s withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq’s cities and towns. But serious questions remain as the present force of about 130,000 …
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Did President Reagan’s speech in West Berlin in 1987 in which he famously demanded, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” help topple the Soviet Union? The speech is now seen as a signpost …
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A 1926 book, Fowler’s “Dictionary of Modern English Usage,” had some salty comments on “vogue words,” which aptly apply to some of the words that are dear to present-day teenagers. …
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Those who have argued for more scrutiny of elderly drivers now have, sadly, a face to put to their cause. Earlier this month, in Stoughton, Mass., a 4-year-old girl was struck while in a crosswalk by …
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Undeniable musical talent, adoring fans in every corner of the world and millions of dollars could not save Michael Jackson from an early death. His tragic end Thursday pulled back the curtain even …
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