Expansion of U.S. forces in Afghanistan is likely to stress the military beyond the breaking point.

The passage by the House of a health care bill is both an achievement and a mere first step.

If the U.S. is serious about confronting H1N1, then part of any comprehensive response must be to improve standards for worker sick leave.

If there is a fundamental right to bear arms, there is also a responsibility to regulate their sale and use.

Rising unemployment is dampening morale on Main Street and threatening economic recovery.

If recent statistics prove to be accurate, then we need to confront autism as a major health care crisis.