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A great deal of Massachusetts' history is tied to the sea. Because of this, Massachusetts is also known for its lighthouses. Lighthouses were once the trusted tool that guided …

Air America, the liberal radio network, went down in flames Jan. 21 when it filed for bankruptcy. It wasn't because of air-to-air combat with conservative talk shows and bloggers. …

On the eve of President Obama's first State of the Union address, Democrats are asking: Can he get his mojo back? The improbable Democratic loss of the Massachusetts Senate …

The State of the Union will be a little different this year. Thanks to a last-minute switch the annual address will be presented by Lloyd Blankfein, CEO and Chairman …

Washington - Looking to signal at least one step toward reining in huge federal budget deficits, President Barack Obama will propose a three-year freeze in non-security discretionary spending, senior …

Which would you prefer, consumer choice or freedom? Extended coverage or freedom? Bending the cost curve or freedom? John Boehner, House minority leader, speaking of health care, said recently, …

Dick Durbin's got a good idea. The year 2010 is already a nightmare for progressives, and it's only January. In one week alone, the health-care bill de …

Washington - “Populism” is the most overused and misused word in the lexicon of commentary. But thanks to a reckless decision by Chief Justice John Roberts' Supreme Court and …

A core tenet of the Obama administration's plans for “victory” in Iraq and Afghanistan is an increased reliance on counterinsurgency. As previously reported on this web site, the US …

The Obama administration is ramping up its use of drone unmanned aircraft to execute targeted killings in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and perhaps in other locations - and, in the …