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

Sure, science involves trial and error. Scientists refine theories each day. But as they do, they help us grasp more clearly the wonders of the world and the universe.

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.

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

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

[The GOP] must decide soon where they stand on the issue of socialized medicine. President Clinton threw down the gauntlet in his State of the Union address, when he proposed guaranteeing health insurance for at least half of the 10 million American children who have none.

Love can achieve unexpected majesty in the rocky soil of misfortune.