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Even with District of Columbia v. Heller, Shira Goodman thinks it's possible for Congress and the nation to rally around an assault weapons ban.

Why don’t we enact an assault weapons ban?

The conservative Family Research Council's overwhelming interest in promoting families extends little further than a woman's womb.

There’s nothing pro-family about the Family Research Council

John Micek - March 15, 2019

China is an important market for U.S. goods. But in our eagerness to trade with China, we must always remember that they play by a different set of rules.

Trade with China, but with caution

Guest Contributor - March 1, 2019

The experience of two Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania tells us a lot about the state of the GOP in 2019.

What two Republicans tell us about today’s GOP

John Micek - March 1, 2019

America the melting pot? A new poll by the Public Religion Research Institute casts some unsettling doubt on that core myth.

America the melting pot? Not so fast.

John Micek - February 26, 2019

Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers, both Republicans, announced plans for legislation that would ban abortion based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

The front line in the abortion fight is closer than you...

John Micek - February 19, 2019

Trump makes predatory lending great again

John Micek - February 11, 2019

Gizmodo reported on Trump's fake photos in which his body was slimmed, his wrinkles and hair were smoothed, and his fingers were made slightly longer.

Trump’s fake photos mask a larger truth

John Micek - January 26, 2019

What would Jefferson think of the government shutdown? History suggests that he may have been disappointed by such pettiness.

What would Jefferson think of the government shutdown?

John Micek - January 8, 2019

President Trump blustered that he'd be "proud to shut down the government for border security. I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down."

Pelosi gives Trump an important civics lesson

John Micek - December 13, 2018

In a briefing with CIA Director Gina Haspel, Lindsey Graham said he had no doubt that Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

Will Trump listen to Lindsey Graham?

John Micek - December 7, 2018

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