Columns

WASHINGTON -- As the manhunt for the Boston bombers reached its climactic conclusion, Americans of all hues and backgrounds heaved a sigh of relief.

There has long been a troubling attitude in our society about low-income parents.

Increases in college tuition rates combined with reductions to federal and state level financial aid are making it harder for young Floridians to attend college without forcing many to accumulate increased student debt.

During decades of watching both collegiate and professional football, I have seen hundreds of touchdowns scored by black players -- but not one extra point kicked by a black player.

"Whatever they thought they could ultimately achieve, they've already failed," says President Obama of the Boston Marathon bombers.

Chaos. Things seemed to be spinning out of control on many fronts last week.

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- As the reporter said to the novelist: Why bother to make stuff up?

Obama doesn't care about dead children. He's indifferent to the suffering of their parents. There isn't a single coherent argument on his side of the case.

During President Eisenhower's first term, 60 years ago, the United States faced an invasion across its southern border.

WASHINGTON -- Terrorism is speech -- speech that gathers its audience by killing innocents as theatrically as possible.

Florida taxpayers will spend at least $500 million this year to cover the unfunded pension of government workers. These dollars could have been used to support teachers, build roads, attract industry, reduce taxes and so much more.