The President is easily the most powerful figure in our current system of government. That’s why it truly does matter who holds the office.
Latest Articles by Alex Knapp
October 14, 2008
When it comes to the classic “culture war” issues, McCain and Obama have similar views — except for the one issue on which they can’t change the status quo.
October 11, 2008
Both Obama and McCain have plans in place to grow the nation’s supply of alternative energies. Both also ignore the simplest way to achieve this.
October 7, 2008
This week, we’ll be taking a look at the differences between McCain and Obama on this issues. Our first article in the series compares Obama and McCain’s foreign policy outlook.
October 1, 2008
The dollar is weak, energy prices are high, unemployment is increasing, and factories are shutting down. These are the assets America can use to lead itself to an industrial renaissance–with green technology.
September 29, 2008
The reason for the failure of American schools isn’t education policy–it’s the fact that American culture doesn’t value intellectual achievement.
September 25, 2008
McCain’s announcement that he is suspending his campaign and delaying the Presidential debate is just one more example of his campaign’s increasing isolation from the press.
September 15, 2008
USA Network’s Burn Notice blends character, plot, values, and intelligence all into a gorgeous, entertaining package. That’s why it’s the best show on television today.
September 8, 2008
It’s an article of faith in Washington that the Surge has been an unqualified success. However, the fact is that the current peace in Iraq is fragile, vulnerable, and already weakening.
September 7, 2008
As we learn more about our bodies and the world around us, we gain a deeper understanding of ancient practices and how to use them to improve our lives–even as we strip them of spiritual meaning.
September 1, 2008
Would Sarah Palin make a good conservative President should she be called to serve during her tenure as Vice-President? Judging by her record, the answer is no.
August 31, 2008
Literature is full of shadowy criminal masterminds whose identities are unknown or only guessed at. So why don’t they exist in real life?
August 25, 2008
Orson Scott Card recently declared that homosexuality is a “reproductive dysfunction.” This conclusion simply does not possess merit.