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The Flags at the Cemetery

By Paul Kengor (May 28, 2012)

Like many Americans, Memorial Day never ceases to move me. Rivaled only by Christmas and Easter, it’s the most poignant time of the year for me, maybe because, like Christmas... more

Allen West and His Critics

By Paul Kengor (May 13, 2012)

Editor’s note: A longer version of this article first appeared at American Spectator. Congressman Allen West (R-Fla.) is being heavily criticized for comments alleging... more

On Hope and Hate: Week One of Obama v. Romney

By Paul Kengor (Apr 18, 2012)

Something wonderful unfolded in American politics the last few days. Almost immediately after Rick Santorum dropped out of the Republican presidential hunt, David... more

On Ozzie Guillen, Fidel Castro, and Baseball in Cuba

By Paul Kengor (Apr 15, 2012)

“I love Fidel Castro,” said Florida Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen to Time magazine. “A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60... more

Yes, Congresswoman Pelosi, We're Serious: On the Constitutionality of Obamacare

By Paul Kengor (Apr 05, 2012)

America anxiously awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on Obamacare. At the core of the decision is a simple question: Is the “individual mandate” in Obamacare constitutional?... more

Obama, the Russians, and Missile Defense: Historical Parallels

By Paul Kengor (Apr 01, 2012)

President Obama has caused quite a stir with a private comment made to Russian President Dimitri Medvedev. In discussing missile defense, Obama suggested he would be prepared... more

Santorum or Romney? Culture War or Class War?

By Paul Kengor (Mar 23, 2012)

Editor’s note: A longer version of this article first appeared at American Spectator. The question for Republicans right now seems obvious: Would you prefer Rick Santorum... more

On Santorum, Democrats and 'God's Will'

By Paul Kengor (Feb 29, 2012)

In case you didn’t notice . . . With George W. Bush out of office and a Democrat in the White House, the secular media stopped its handwringing over the president mentioning... more

Satan and Santorum: Perspective from Reagan's Evil Empire Speech

By Paul Kengor (Feb 23, 2012)

Editor’s note: A longer version of this article first appeared at The American Spectator. The secular world today trembles and shudders at the sight of Rick Santorum... more

What If We Removed Wartime Conscience Exemptions?

By Paul Kengor (Feb 19, 2012)

Last Friday, President Obama responded to Catholic bishops’ concerns over his controversial mandate compelling Catholic institutions to provide contraception, sterilization,... more

President Obama and Justice Ginsburg on America's "Rather Old Constitution"

By Paul Kengor (Feb 12, 2012)

I've gotten some very interesting emails regarding President Obama's mandate commanding Roman Catholics (and many evangelical Protestants) to violate their consciences by... more

Obama's 'Healthcare' Mandate: What Would Reagan Say?

By Paul Kengor (Feb 08, 2012)

Editor's note: Dr. Kengor will be a participant in an April 19-20 conference hosted by The Center for Vision & Values on “The Challenge 2012: The Divided Conservative... more

The Obama Mandate to Catholics: "To Hell With You?"

By Paul Kengor (Feb 02, 2012)

America’s Catholic bishops are princes of diplomacy, highly educated, erudite, men of tact, propriety. They’re asked to shepherd the flock with a long historical... more

Readying Romney for the Class-Warfare Machine

By Paul Kengor (Jan 15, 2012)

Editor’s note: A longer version of this article appears at today’s American Spectator. If Mitt Romney gets the GOP nomination, prepare for a season of class warfare in... more

A Kim-Less Christmas

By Paul Kengor (Jan 05, 2012)

Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared at American Thinker. This past Christmas, the people of North Korea were without their messiah. That is, their... more