In the beginning, the Obama administration directed a spotlight toward its careful, thoughtful decision-making process on Afghanistan. National security meetings were announced, photographed and highlighted in background briefings to the media. President Obama would apply the methods of the academy to the art of war - the University of Chicago meets West Point - thus assuring a skittish public that deliberation had preceded decision. ...more

November 20, 2009

The recent interest over President Obama vs. Fox News is really a proxy for the real "war," which pits the bias of conservative news outlets versus traditional journalism. ...more

November 4, 2009

Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden believes the NCAA sanctions calling for the school to give up wins in 10 sports are too harsh. ...more

March 19, 2009

The drumbeat grows louder after each drop in the Dow. The conventional wisdom when President Barack Obama took office was that he had a year to show some progress. However, that was before cable commentators started handing out 50-day report cards and presidents were expected to solve problems before the next round of Sunday's talk shows. ...more

March 17, 2009

John B. Mooney of Hudson says President Barack Obama's critics should come up with alternatives to his policy, not just complain. ...more

March 11, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 8, 2009

President Barack Obama succeeded George W. Bush Tuesday in a moving inaugural ceremony befitting the greatest nation on Earth. The two men, flanked by security, walked shoulder-to-shoulder into the Capitol and, just over an hour later, out again in the peaceful exchange of power so taken for granted here but envied by much of the world. ...more

January 21, 2009

When it comes to repairing the faltering U.S. economy, Barack Obama offers vision, numbers and detail. But as Israeli bombs and Palestinian missiles explode in the Middle East, the president-elect has responded with silence. ...more

January 4, 2009

It's a familiar pattern: When Republicans win dramatic victories, as they did in 1994 or 2004, we are told that the election results prove the country has "moved to the right." When Democrats win, however, we are told that the election revealed no ideological shift whatsoever or even that the public was somehow rejecting progressive ideology as it voted for progressive candidates. ...more

November 16, 2008

Connie Perdue of New Port Richey criticizes Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's "lies" during the debate with Republican Sarah Palin. ...more

October 8, 2008