Somehow, we have reached the point where we view democracy and elections as ends in themselves. But they aren't.

Antiwar movies are all losing money by the truckload.

What are we to make of the news that career State Department staffers are refusing to go to Iraq?

Contrary to Al Gore's predictions, our current lack of hurricanes is causing significant problems.

Why such a difference between the handling of the California fires, vs Katrina in New Orleans?

In recent years, the dream of home ownership has gotten farther and farther out of reach, as house prices have escalated. According to a recent study, the primary cause is excessive zoning laws - that is, government over-regulation.

How can you take action in a rational way if you won't even take the time to understand the issue you're incensed about?

Virtually everyone who is anyone in American politics and media has roundly condemned any thought that Iran's President Ahmadinejad should be allowed to desecrate Ground Zero with his noisome presence. They are making a mistake.

This year's episode of Civility Strikes Back relates to the baggy-pants half-moon.

Now comes what may be the solution to the global warming hysteria, and from a most unexpected source.