Its power lies not in any specific demands, endorsements or alliances but in its direct appeal to the hearts and minds of the population at large.

Roars of applause for executions at the GOP debate, official approval of torture, barbaric prison conditions, obstruction of aid to storm victims and children in need—is our nation descending into barbarism?

The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.

Osama bin Laden is dead, but will the colossal national security apparatus ever stop growing?

The problem with mankind wielding nuclear power isn’t about backup generators or safety rules—it’s our essential human fallibility.

The problem with mankind wielding nuclear power isn’t about backup generators or safety rules—it’s our essential human fallibility.

As the Egyptian uprising turns the corner from the “liberation” to the foundation of a new order, it’s fitting to reflect for a moment on what has already been everlastingly accomplished.

If the world has a heart, it beats now for Egypt.

Why did the president choose to evoke American competitiveness in his State of the Union address?