Ah, election day. The day I’m reminded of the fact that I, along with my fellow residents of the District of Columbia, have no voting representation in Congress. Yes, you read that correctly:... Read more >>

My son will very likely never qualify to be President. He was not born a U.S. citizen. I grew up in an era when white parents routinely told their sons that if they worked and studied hard, they... Read more >>

As a registered Independent in one of the most confusing election years of my voting time, I have taken great pains to research the candidates. Let’s look at Palin on the issues: No foreign... Read more >>

There are those who should be apologizing to us on a daily basis, but they seem to believe that being in this administration means never having to say, “I’m sorry,” choosing,... Read more >>

Pity the pundits, hard-pressed to fill the endless airtime in the absence of juicy stories about Obama’s pastor, Jeremiah Wright, or Cindy McCain’s refusal to reveal her financial records,... Read more >>

How is it that Bill Clinton, known to have an extraordinary memory, can’t remember that he’s supposed to be helping his wife? The same man who recounts details of meetings and... Read more >>

What kind of name is Super Tuesday? It sounds like a day for sitting in front of a flat screen TV with a sporting event and a six-pack. Was it a name given by kids who get the day off because their... Read more >>

I chose to not vote this election season. Yes, I feel guilty for not doing my civic duty, however, since I am a civil servant and an army wife, I’m pretty sure I am doing my part. I... Read more >>

Election 2010 is finally over, and millions of Americans voted, determining the country’s path for the next two years. How do you think it turned out? Some incumbents were voted out of... Join this chit chat >>

Once again, it’s midterm-election time. Time for the promises no one will ever get to see. So much mudslinging you never truly know who to cast your vote for; so many lies told, it’s... Read more >>