Polar Politics: Obama's second term will hurt economy, expand government
November 14, 2012
President Barack Obama’s win was not only a loss for Gov. Mitt Romney, but also a loss for America. And, in turn, Romney’s loss illustrates the dire need for a revamping and restructuring of the Grand Old Party.
Election 2012: Obama needs to compromise with Republicans
November 6, 2012
To understand bipartisanship, one must understand the branches of the U.S. government and how Congress works. First of all, there are three branches: the Legislative Branch (House of Representatives and Senate), the Executive Branch (President and Vice President), and the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court).
Column: Mitt Romney would save American Economy
November 5, 2012
The country and economic future are at stake in today's election. The U.S. GDP is growing a meager 2 percent, compared with China, which is growing by a rate of 7.2 percent. Unemployment is 8 percent, but it is really nearly 12 percent if you include all of the people who dropped out of the labor force.
The Lilly Ledbetter Act exacerbates gender gap, discourages hiring
October 15, 2012
On his first day in office, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Act. The administration coined it the “Equal Pay for Equal Work” bill.
Polar Politics: Voters should consider same-sex marriage law options
October 8, 2012
During Mitt Romney’s tenure as governor of Massachusetts from 2002 to 2007, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled only allowing heterosexual couples state-sanctioned marriages unconstitutional.
Obamacare increases costs for businesses, individuals
October 1, 2012
The Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — represents a dramatic expansion of public-sector intervention and control into one of the largest and fastest-growing industries.
Polar Politics: Candidates use abortion as a scare tactic, religious concern
September 17, 2012
The debate between anti-abortion and abortion rights philosophies stems from disagreement about when life begins. Anti-abortion defendants believe life begins at conception, while its opponents believe abortion does not constitute ending the life of an unborn child.