Iraq is back – and that’s rarely good news. The country is rapidly sliding into a sectarian hell and the Iraqi government has urgently called Uncle Sam for help. Leading Republicans on Capitol Hill are giddy for the chance to dive in and complete Mission Impossible. They are also relishing […]

This coming weekend marks the first official day of summer and with it, heavy household cooling costs. Rising temperatures coupled with above average energy prices make at home energy efficiency a key to keeping utility costs low. The Department of Energy has outlined a few simple methods to beat the […]

Whew! Another election is behind us, and for about one day, the email inbox on my computer was relatively calm. But then it starts right back up again. Alarmist headlines and personal chastisements aimed at me for my scant contributions to the latest campaign. Yes, me, even though they don’t […]

The Affordable Care Act has faced near constant opposition from Republicans since it was signed into law by President Obama in 2010. Opponents have mounted legal challenges, numerous political campaigns, and even orchestrated the government shutdown last fall to prevent the expansion of quality, affordable health care to 32 million […]

It was an amazing day in politics played out over Virginia Tuesday. On one end of the state, one of the strongest Democrats, nationally, won decisively in a seven-field primary to replace the retiring Rep. Jim Moran. Former ambassador and Virginia lieutenant governor Donald S. Beyer, Jr., was the overwhelming […]

Hillary Clinton is poised to run for President. This week she began a book tour for her new memoir, “Hard Choices.” A blue and white campaign bus from an outside group, Ready for Hillary, will trail her. We know at least one person who doesn’t support her: Russian dictator Vladimir […]

“So, how are you?” “Fine thanks. I’m so excited to be here.” “You, er, were great, er, with your fashion at the Olympics.” “Thank you so much! It was such a honor to be there.” “Oh, ok, nice meeting you!” This little conversation may seem completely benign. Essentially it is, […]

Without a major course correction, our present trajectory on climate change imperils our future. Each day that passes without action does more harm to our environment, our country, and our loved ones. This is why I fully support the Environmental Protection Agency’s new energy standard, which serves as part of […]

In recent days, there has been the usual firestorm of reaction to a new initiative by President Obama on the Internet and in blogs and columns, as well as on Washington insider “talking heads” blab shows, but in the case of reactions to the president’s major foreign policy speech at […]

President Obama is under an irrational attack from Republicans for what they perceive as a weak foreign policy.