Opinions
Getting Out the Vote to....all those God and Jew Haters?
Understanding the Dems’ Revised Policy Platform So there’s been a slew of skirt-wearing J-Streeters and other pro-Israel packs waving leaflets in my face all day. They’re nothing new–reaffirming the shared values between...
Opinions
C'mon, Man
So after a day of swirling rumors, it’s official: Obama’s speech is being moved from the Bank of America Stadium to the Time Warner Cable Arena, where tonight and last night’s festivities...
Opinions
Bullet Point Thoughts on the Convention
Another delirious day in Charlotte. The precious hours of sleep that teeter between the wee hours on either end of the workday; and chasing down the protests that somehow manage to disappear...
Opinions
The End of the GOP? Part I
Much ado has been made of the “shrinking GOP demographic” in recent months. Rather than promoting inclusive social or economic policies, the growing perception is that the Republican Party is dominated by,...
Guest Columns
Dehumanizing candidates: how the tables have turned
There will be plenty of lies and half-truths to be had on both sides once this election is over. ...
Staff Editorials
Smoke and ashes
The proposed SUNY smoking ban has an admirable goal, but the means do not justify the ends. ...
Opinions
Blue Balloon: The Convention Takes Flight
In just a few short hours, that giant Blue zeppelin of liberal politics that has been slowly inflating over the past week, will at last rise into the sky, where it will...
Opinions
Insourcing Enforcement
The streets of Charlotte in the blocks around the Convention Hall have been rerouted and redesigned. The only vehicles are forklifts, generators, and trucks carrying equipment. The city streets are now one...