The U.S. Senate's version of Obamacare finally is emerging into broad daylight, and the more people see of it, the less popular it should be.

President Barack Obama's inaugural address contained messages for the rest of the world.

The stars are aligned for tax reform.

In 1984, Mario Cuomo pioneered the argument that one may be "personally opposed" to abortion while supporting abortion rights. Ever since, this convenient locution has become a staple for countless Democratic politicians, particularly Roman Catholic ones.

It's remarkable how Obama kept foreign affairs on the back burner and has racked up political successes. Meanwhile, by concentrating all of his talents on domestic affairs, he's made a colossal political mess for himself.

The American and British efforts in Afghanistan face a defining period, but each nation's leadership has misdefined the objective as nation building, which should instead be destroying the Taliban.

High drama will attend the WTO ministerial meeting in Seattle, from November 30 to December 2, as not only the usual trade mavens and junkies descend on the city, but also thousands of activists from environmental, consumer, labor, and other groups who vow to bring "GATTzilla" to its knees...

The United States should choose its policies to best further the national interest. That requires a compound calculation of both the gains available from a change in Chinese policy and the probability of U.S. initiatives effecting such a change.