What could be more absurd than the idea that genuine anti-Christian prejudice is a major force in American politics.

Conservatives and liberals alike have been waiting for this moment for a third of a century.

Of course, conservatives always claim to be against judicial activism.

What could be more absurd than the idea that genuine anti-Christian prejudice is a major force in American politics.

Anything that keeps a politician humble is healthy for democracy.

In any event, the proper question isn't what a journalist thinks is relevant but what his or her audience thinks is relevant. Denying people information they would find useful because you think they shouldn't find it useful is censorship, not journalism.

Many 'hard' scientists regard the term 'social science' as an oxymoron. Science means hypotheses you can test, and prove or disprove. Social science is little more than observation putting on airs.