American Affairs (general)
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Free versus fair trade; productivity and outsourcing; good or bad jobs; minimum wage vs. unemployment are opposing concepts indicative of American political principles. more...
Is Surveillance Destroying Liberty
In the words of Founding Father Ben Franklin: "They, who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security." more...
Weak Dollar’s Affect on Oil Prices
Increasing gas and oil prices in the USA may be signaling an economic recession; however, is this rise truly a world problem or unique to America and the US dollar? more...
"One in seven bridges in the United States is functionally obsolete." more...
The tragic midair accident in Arizona between KNXV-TV Channel 15 & KTVK Channel 3's news helicopters will renew calls for stricter regulation on urban helicopter flights. more...
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High STD Rates, Abstinence Ed Link
By: Kat Long
Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens. more...
LifeLines for Death Row Inmates
2008 marks the 20th year of Lifelines' campaign to reach out to people on death row in America, here we find out what it's all about. more...
By: Gary W Toyn
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes. more...
By: Gary W Toyn
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism. more...
By: Sheila Gaquin
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production. more...
By: Amanda Sopko
Recently, Democrats aren't the only ones to disapprove of the President. Citizens look towards Obama and the Democratic Party for a much needed change. more...
Religion's Role in American Life
By: John D. Wilkins
This article discusses the role religion plays in our lives. The article contrasts benefits and drawbacks and attempts to summarize competing findings in the literature. more...
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