Christmas has gone, and 2013 is looming. I would therefore like to share my own wishes for the New Year. Some are... READ MORE

Robert Bork, who died yesterday, may be the only American of the last half-century whose name became a verb. READ MORE

Unless you follow the ins and outs of politics along the Bayou, you probably missed this week’s resignation of Jim... READ MORE

I’ve finally figured out why we spend so much time treating our political opponents as implacably evil. It’s because... READ MORE

While “fiscal cliff” negotiations may produce high drama for journalists and partisans as well as desperate uncertainty... READ MORE

It’s a difficult Thanksgiving season. The nation is deeply divided, facing serious threats abroad and an uncertain... READ MORE

Here’s my advice for President Barack Obama as he embarks on his second term: Follow the example of one of your heroes,... READ MORE

We don’t yet have final numbers on how many Americans voted this year, but preliminary figures suggest that turnout is... READ MORE

Sometime late Tuesday night, barring an unexpected bout of litigation, one of the major party presidential nominees will... READ MORE

My late father taught me that what defines a principle is the willingness to adhere to it even when that adherence... READ MORE