If Democrats do win the House, a bitter internecine battle can only hurt how they govern.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates gave another speech laying out the course he believes the U.S. armed forces must follow to address the conflicts of the 21st century.

This issue covers the House in the 100th Congress.

If Democrats want to be seen as tough on defense, they must actually be tough on defense. Toughness is tested and proven in times of adversity.

There is one thing every House Democrat must do before going into the Caucus to cast a vote for majority leader.

If Democratic complaints aboutpoor oversight in the 109th Congress are to be taken seriously, they should start by revamping the committee structure.

The Republicansruined a great opportunity to clear the House floor for an extended and gratifying debate on Iraq and even on the broader war on terror--a debatethe nation needs.

Public opinion is fragile, and it would not take much to ignite a populist outrage. Acting now is smart politics--and very good policy.