The 2008 presidential campaign was grueling and seemingly never-ending, but when it came to a close in the wee hours of Nov. 4, history was made. ...more

December 31, 2008

For Barack Obama, the way to victory may be simply to stay on course and avoid game-changing mistakes. It doesn't hurt that the political landscape favors Democrats or that the Illinois senator has a huge cash advantage over John McCain. ...more

November 3, 2008

In this city long associated with the peace movement, some teens are taking an unlikely stance - campaigning to keep the armed forces' Junior ROTC program in public schools. ...more

October 2, 2008

The U.S.-Iraqi deal on troop withdrawals, while not yet final, appears to mark the beginning of the end of a combat commitment that has cost more than 4,100 U.S. lives and at least $500 billion. ...more

August 23, 2008

There's a war going on, and Army Lt. Col. J. Todd Breasseale has a mission. ...more

July 13, 2008

Born-again Christian Barry McGuire's 1965 anti-war hit "Eve of Destruction" remains just as relevant today - unfortunately. ...more

June 8, 2008

Although I was invited to see Sen. Barack Obama last week at his campaign rally in Tampa, I decided not to go because I didn't want to jinx him. ...more

May 25, 2008

As a boy, Michael Conner Humphreys made a splash on the silver screen as "Young Forrest Gump." As an adult, he somewhat mirrored the life of his movie character: He joined the Army and fought in an unpopular war. ...more

May 11, 2008

Well, the writers strike is over, the Oscars will go on and, by golly, we conservatives just can't wait to watch Hollywood pat itself on the back for another year of anti-American, anti-military, anti-traditionalist filmmaking. ...more

February 24, 2008

Democrats nationwide are worried that the nearly tied nomination battle between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama is headed for a disputed outcome, threatening their chances to win November's election. ...more

February 16, 2008