America needs a healthy two-party system, and that must include a Republican party once again dedicated to free enterprise, fiscal responsibility, national unity, fealty to the Constitution and the rule of law, and peace through strength.

"We just never got better . . . It's a learning point we all have to take accountability for. If it happens once, that's one too many; more than that, it's a habit."

Last week's General Assembly was historically notable for its failure to make progress toward resolving any of the world's wars, trade disputes, climate protection retreats, threats of territorial seizures or deteriorating adherence to human rights or democracy.

It is silly to walk holding a cup of coffee or soda or fruit shake in your hand. Silly.  As silly as walking downstairs with your hands in your pocket.

Washington’s high court handed a win to friends of greener energy last week in a blow to homebuilders and restaurateurs who sought to overturn restrictions on burning natural gas.

Crane’s raw impressionistic perspective pried open the door for others.  Ernest Hemingway was born the year before Crane’s death.  According to one of Hemingway’ biographers the trajectory of their lives was remarkably similar.