The real sin with Social Security is that it's a long-term rip-off and a short-term scam.

Pet lovers know that animals sometimes understand us better than we do, and the annals of human sin and desire provide plenty of stories to drive the point home.

In other words, Social Security is every bit as insecure as the stock market.

If you think Independence Day is America's defining holiday, think again. Thanksgiving deserves that title, hands-down.

George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation.

The United States spends more money on African aid than any nation on earth.

Somewhere near you, somebody right now is trying to help the indigent and poor - providing food, shelter, clothing or simple kindness.