A dependent clause is like a dependent child: incapable of standing on its own but able to cause a lot of trouble.

By elevating your reading, you will improve your writing or at least tickle your thinking.

To be accused of 'channeling' is to be dismissed as a ventriloquist's live dummy, derogated at not having a mind of one's own.

When your government, employer, landlord, merchant, banker and local sports team gang up to picture, digitize and permanently record your every activity, you are placed under unprecedented control.

One challenge to the arts in America is the need to make the arts, especially the classic masterpieces, accessible and relevant to today's audience.

The first ladyship is the only federal office in which the holder can neither be fired nor impeached.

Decide on some imperfect Somebody and you will win, because the truest truism in politics is: You can't beat Somebody with Nobody.