10 Things that Surprised Me About Ireland

Read MoreIreland is a country full of surprises. What follows are ten things I learned about Ireland during my visit that surprised me most.

Read MoreIreland is a country full of surprises. What follows are ten things I learned about Ireland during my visit that surprised me most.

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The United States has a peculiar way of defending and promoting freedom and democracy abroad, particularly in the increasingly turbulent Middle East.
To illustrate American foreign policy’s glaring double standard, let us compare two predominantly Muslim, oil-rich nations. These two nations are treated differently by the United States and most of its closest allies.

Read MoreThe sickening stench of a polluted political waterfall is pouring into the abyss. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) announced last Friday that he won’t seek re-election, come 2016. He’s suffered several setbacks recently, both political and personal.

Read MoreEver heard of Dale Hansen? Most of you haven’t, probably. Unless you grew up in Dallas or now live in the D/FW metropolitan area, chances are you’ll draw a blank when pondering his name. Well, that’s about to change.

Read MoreFamily values. That’s a dog-whistle euphemism for one thing: Hate and discrimination. Okay, so that’s two things.