Authors of the book The Three Trillion Dollar War now estimate that the total cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan could top $4 trillion over time. A lagging
Proposition 25 is one of the most contentious and controversial measures on the ballot in November. If it passes, then a simple majority vote rather than the current two-thirds
Yesterday afternoon, Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina sparred for the second time, albeit under slightly different circumstances, both politically and logistically. On the political side, this was clearly a time
Whatever the outcome of the November elections, 2010 is shaping up to be an historic year for the nation’s Independent and third party movements, as well as for voters
An international organization representing the wealthiest countries says developed nations are getting fatter, and America is setting the trend. In its first ever obesity forecast, the Organization for Economic Cooperation
Political theater literally arrived at Washington DC thanks to a free comedic act from faux news man Stephen Colbert last week. And if there’s anyone to thank for Colbert’
After shocking the political world by announcing his decision to retire after this year, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh warned that conditions could be ripe for a Ross Perot-type
With all the excitement over the Gubernatorial and Senatorial races, to say nothing of the fireworks currently brewing over Propositions 19 and 23, it’s easy for Californians to forget
The much-anticipated documentary film on the state of the nation’s public school system, “Waiting for Superman,” hit theaters in Los Angeles and New York last Friday and was
What is it with the Democrats? They control both chambers of Congress, as well as the presidency; yet, they seem allergic to confrontation, often shying away from showdown votes. Obama
The year was 1994. Leading by 5% on Gallup's generic ballot poll, the Republican Party was poised to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives for
A massive voter push back is underway as powerful pharmaceutical lobbying forces target dietary supplement manufacturers. A Health Freedom watchdog group has reported that in a recent 24 hour period,