For most of 2012, President Obama has been running in the Democratic primary. I know that seems odd, given that he’s essentially running unopposed. But that's not what I'm talking about.

Let’s play "Jeopardy." Round One: Science Literacy. Category: Evolution. For $500: Which is the largest demographic group to reject Darwin’s theory of evolution?”

According to Chris Mooney’s best selling new book, The Republican Brain, a follow up to his 2007 polemic The Republican War on Science, the answer is easy:...

The notion of a U.S. Public Service Academy can be traced to George Washington’s vision of a national university located in the nation’s capital. Such a university, Washington and his supporters believed, could develop national leadership, set a standard for academic excellence, and help bind the nation together. Today, this...

Florida governor Charlie Crist has shifted many of his political stances in an attempt garner support for his Senate bid from Democrats and independents, but this strategy may backfire as voters turn against self-serving politicians.

But now that the Middle East is being rocked by pro-democracy protests–as people demand freedom, employment, and an end to tyranny.

The renewed clamoring to rush through Congress a European-style climate bill before the international climate talks convene in Denmark has shoved aside debate over whether alternative carbon control strategies, such as a carbon tax, might be a better choice both economically and environmentally.

Over the past decade, voter turnout has been increasing due to rising political polarization, greater organizational activity on the part of the political parties, and enthusiasm in the electorate.

The tobacco bill was mishandled, but it might help Democrats on Election Day.