By Janet Hinz.

Both the Gulf oil spill and the West Virginia coal mining disaster prove that there are devastating consequences to cutting corners.

Scientists continue to investigate the devastating effects of the British Petroleum (BP) massive oil spill. The latest Google Earth projection shows the slick big enough to reach Washington, DC and five neighboring states including PA, MD, VA, DE and NJ. A May 25 Washington Post article reported that President Obama’s frustrations reached an ultimate high as he faces continued criticism and told an aid, “Plug the damn hole.”

On May 5, 2010 David Obey (D-WI) announced he will not run for reelection. Obey has served 20 terms and is the third longest serving member of the House. For the first time since 1994, Obey faced a major challenge with Sean Duffy.

Last week’s debate over financial reform both angered and confused many Americans. The Senate spent the final week of April debating a financial reform bill that failed to pass. It made for great TV and incited much debate, but critical thinkers realize that clear victims and victors are hard to determine.

By Janet Hinz.

The April 7, 2010 Associated Press (AP) headline, “Obama Bans Islam, Jihad From National Security Strategy Document” causes critical thinkers to ask many questions. First, is this an example of political correctness gone too far?

By Janet Hinz.
If the cause is just, shouldn’t the means to pass health care reform be free of legal trickery? Most of the 37 representatives that voted no on the bill last time around are up for reelection and are therefore very concerned about how their constituents will react to this most important vote that will impact all Americans.

By Janet Hinz.
On March 11, House Republicans adopted a ban on earmarks. House GOP leaders should be applauded for pushing members of their party to break their addiction to earmarks.
Earmarks have also been called pork barrel spending or pet projects. An earmark is basically a pet project a lawmaker seeks for his or [...]

By Janet Hinz.

The Washington Post published Kathleen Parker’s editorial, “Sarah Palin should beware of exploiting her youngest child” on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Since when is advocating for your child considered exploitation?