China won the war on drugs. Now it's losing it again. Why?

Why have the Chinese invested so much effort and resources winning influence with various African governments?

It's a federal crime to administer any medical treatment without FDA approval; this effectively outlaws any medical experiments that are too far outside the mainstream.

Our schools need reform. Obama is opposed.

When the space elevator is built, it won't be an American device.

The only change Joe Biden represents is a fresh pair of Depends.

A memorial implies that 9-11 is a part of history. It is not.

Aren't Republicans supposed to be knuckle-dragging Neanderthals who believe in keeping their wives, barefoot and pregnant, firmly imprisoned in the kitchen?

Time magazine gets a clue on welfare, and advocates "creating livelihoods."

What if the stadium is empty? If there are too many empty seats on TV, I'll lose my head. What to do...?