Syria has always been among the Middle East's most repressive dictatorships, in addition to serving as the home to terrorists that have killed American soldiers and non-combatants in Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank and more. Now, Syria is under fire from within; since March 2011, thousands of innocent Syrians have been killed in ruthless assaults by the Assad regime. While government forces continue to bombard major cities with appalling brutality, US strategic interests argue for intervention in this pivotal Arab country.

This electionyear, the issue of early voting is hot. It has been highlighted by journalists and analysts in recent weeks as a key factor in the 2004 presidential race.

Are those who don't vote purposely shut out of politics?

Worthwhile Medicaid reforms would directfunds to the states and populations that need them most.

Meltzer's Irving Kristol Lecture at AEI's 2003 Annual Dinner.

Democratic capitalism and the Pax Americana have brought many more global benefits than is often realized.

Believers and unbelievers live in a darkness that is remarkably the same.

Gandhi advocated nonviolence against Hitler. Should we be following that example?