Bob CollinsSome people who acknowledge the danger of civil rights violations, see the law as necessary.
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty says God should be “in the discussion,” although he doesn’t care to discuss what that means.
Judging from the crowds at its rally, the tea party does not appeal to non-whites. Can it be a national movement without creating a racial divide?
These signs have started sprouting at the pumps of some area gas stations. What’s it all about? It’s an attempt by the companies to get Congress involved in the credit card company practice of charging merchants every time a credit card purchase is processed. The companies are making more money off the fees now that Read more →
The Associated Press today tried to define the movement known as the “tea party,” by canvassing many states to get a definition. They couldn’t. Why? Because, it seems clear, the tea party is whatever a particular member wants it to be: “That’s the beauty of it,” says George Burton, a Minnesota electrician and history buff Read more →
Critics assail President Obama for a lousy first pitch at the opening of the baseball season.
Golf fans, more than NASCAR fans, are likely to be bigger targets for Republican politicians.