The quagmire in Iraq in which the United States is now embroiled has been met with alarm across the political spectrum. Both conservatives and liberals view the renewed violence and futile search for weapons that is taking place in that country with considerable dismay. Read more...

As a proud African male, I am indeed saddened by the violent battles that have ravaged Liberia. But as I watched former President Charles Taylor exit the country on a jet headed for asylum in Nigeria, I could not help but experience split emotions. Read more...

New rule: No do-overs. Once you elect an official, unless he runs off with public funds or gets caught with kiddie porn, you’re stuck with him,” said notorious comedian Bill Maher on a recent HBO airing of his show, “Real Time.” Considering what’s going on in California, it doesn’t seem like many would agree with Maher. Read more...

Americans have a reputation for imposing their values upon others. But to be “fair,” it should be pointed out that the morality police are just as active on our own soil, defining right and wrong and punishing accordingly. Read more...

Recently, UC Regent Ward Connerly brought a resolution before the UC Regents attempting to discontinue university funding for student activities based on race, national origin and sexual orientation. Read more...

Regarding your editorial on the recall effort (“Recall effort only distracts state leaders,” July 28), though you are correct in your characterization of Darrell Issa as engaging in political opportunism, there are many leaps of logic in your condemnation of the Davis recall that must be brought into question. Read more...

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