Better to settle with a word, as St. Augustine wrote, than with the sword.

Once again, as 10 years ago, fear of terrorism trumps the principles of respect for the rule of law.

A classic conflict of science in the public interest and science for private profit

Whether Slobodan Milosevic or Saddam Hussein, the international community is well acquainted with the cunning of despots.

Unions have sometimes abused their power, but they are necessary for securing a just society.

In this fragile recovery, the nation's budget needs to achieve the right mix of cuts and investments.