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By now, Beto O’Rourke’s unflattering comment referencing the Constitution, “Does this still work?” is old news. Do Democrats now oppose the Constitution?

Do Democrats now oppose the Constitution?

Harold Pease - January 31, 2019

We need to make clear to the Trump administration that the interests of children — not the religious views of state-contracted agencies — come first.

Trump administration puts religious beliefs over the best interests of children

Guest Contributor - January 31, 2019

For Democrats hoping to cleanse away Donald Trump, the Teflon president, it'll take a grassroots effort to wrest control of both Houses of Congress in 2020.

Donald Trump, the Teflon president

Blair Bess - January 31, 2019

Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act into law, which expands the state's already liberal abortion laws to allow late-term abortions.

Andrew Cuomo rejects the fundamental values of his faith

Christine Flowers - January 30, 2019

Medicare for All could mean pizza for none. Just look at what's happening in the United Kingdom, where the government runs the health system.

Under Medicare for All, government may micromanage your pizza order

Guest Contributor - January 30, 2019

Intellect, insight, and ability have been the defining elements in choosing a president. Can a woman emerge out of a large Democratic field?

Can a woman emerge out of a large Democratic field?

Guest Contributor - January 30, 2019

Jimmy loved building and talking about cars and understood cars' unique contribution to American culture and history. Sadly, "car guys" are a dying breed.

Tech is making “car guys” an endangered species

Tom Purcell - January 29, 2019

Climate change remains a threat at home and is having an impact on our military readiness and operations.

Climate change remains a threat at home

Guest Contributor - January 29, 2019

Companies are spending unprecedented sums on naming rights of sports venues despite evidence that playing this name game has little measurable value.

Corporate players love the name game

Peter Funt - January 29, 2019

A Denver court awarded a $65.5 million settlement on behalf of 100,000 exploited J-1 visa workers. No valid reason exists for the J-1 visa to continue.

In federal court, exploited J-1 visa workers score big win

Joe Guzzardi - January 28, 2019

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