From the streets of Cairo and the Arab Spring, to Occupy Wall Street, from the busy political calendar to the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan, social media was not only sharing the news but driving it.

The Michigan Republican primary apparently is tighter than Willie Nelson's headband.

I can say with confidence I know a fair bit about LSD.

I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources.

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity.

The press is a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog. Now, a watchdog can't be right all the time. He doesn't bark only when he sees or smells something that's dangerous. A good watchdog barks at things that are suspicious.