I have a long-term interest in the humanities.

There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.

No activity I know is more of a confidence builder and at the same time more 'humility training' than wrestling.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

Drawing on President Bush's reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.

The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.

I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides and, frankly, can lead to violence.