This year’s March for Life, on Friday, Jan. 25, marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It also highlights how far the media will go to avoid using anything positive to describe people opposed to baby killing. Marchers get called “opponents” and “anti-abortion activists,” not “pro-life.” The march showcases …
Read More »Gretchen's Take: Importance of our spiritual state-Time for the church to rise up?
I know I don’t operate to the best of my ability when my spiritual state is off — could the same be true for our nation? Seems more and more we’re trying to discuss religion and spirituality less and less in the public forum — unless of course it’s about …
Read More »Iran: Why trial of Washington Post reporter should raise red flags about proposed nuclear deal
Tuesday a revolutionary court in Tehran began trying Washington Post Iran correspondent Jason Rezaian on charges of espionage. Rezaian, who has already been held for more than ten months, is but one of four American hostages which the Islamic Republic holds. Former FBI agent Robert Levinson just passed his 3,000th …
Read More »Turkey general election: What's at stake and why it matters
Turkey’s national parliamentary election on June 7th matters. The future direction of one of the Middle East’s strongest, most economically successful, most populous countries is at stake. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s name is not on the ballot, this Sunday’s general election may determine whether the most accomplished vote-getter in …
Read More »Political Polarization and Demonization Must End — Here's How to Get Started
Last week, Pat Caddell and I wrote a piece for The Wall Street Journal about President Obama’s approach to politics, and the way it has polarized America. We made it clear that we feel very sadly that he has divided rather than united the American people, and we pointed to …
Read More »Obama's Birth Certificate, Donald Trump and the Implications for the 2012 Presidential Campaign
President Obama released the long form of his birth certificate Wednesday morning at the White House. His statement in the briefing room made clear that far from ignoring Donald Trump’s attacks, the White House felt compelled to respond to them. In this case, the evidence seems clear: the president was …
Read More »Gary Johnson could catch presidential race by surprise
With his name slated to be on every state ballot in the country in November, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson is an important voice – bringing bold new ideas to the table that appeal to voters across the political spectrum. Johnson, a Republican who served as governor of New Mexico …
Read More »Why are we treating Iran as a great power?
Tuesday, negotiators extended yet another deadline to sign a deal with Iran and its nuclear program. The negotiations focus on the well known problematic issues such as sanctions relief, inspection of military facilities, nuclear history, number of allowable centrifuges, reduction of nuclear fuel and keeping nuclear facilities. But, there is …
Read More »How Much Longer Will America Be Able to Ride to the Rescue?
Haiti has just been devastated by a massive 7.0 earthquake. The pictures coming out of Haiti show a calamity of Biblical proportion. This morning President Obama expressed his deep condolences and “unwavering support” for the people of Haiti and promised a “swift and coordinated effort” and all Americans will support …
Read More »6 weeks and still no answers to deaths of 4 Americans in Benghazi
Remember that picture of the White House Situation room two years ago, with President Obama and his top advisers transfixed by real-time video of the the Navy Seals attacking and killing Usama Bin Laden? We could almost feel the tension along with them – would the SEALs find bin Laden? …
Read More »