I worked as a prosecutor watching Catholic priests charged with sex abuse and saw firsthand how the 'circle the wagons' mentality revictimized the innocent, coddled the guilty, and made matters worse for everyone.

'Man up' is a sexist term that should be retired along with all the other gender-based imperious imperatives.

Tax what you burn not what you earn.

Voting is a civic sacrament - the highest responsibility we have as Americans.

The free market allowed shock jocks to flourish, and millions of listeners apparently enjoyed the rant.

Growing up, in church we had the homily; at home it's what I call the 'momily' - the inspirational and instructive mom-isms that every family has.

Baseball calls it a curve ball for a reason: you just don't know where some pitches will land. Your ace could get injured. Your golden glover could err. Your team could sit through a rain delay. Your manager could get ejected. Your bench must be broad and deep enough to overcome.