Thomas Jefferson coined the phrase "separation between church and state." He has therefore been cut from a list of writers who inspired revolutions in the late 18th and 19th century. The Texas Board of Education, which approved a right-wing social...

This has been a particularly disheartening week in terms of Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts. Speaking in Jerusalem, Vice President Joseph Biden guaranteed America's support for Israel's security, only to hear an announcement from the country's...

The Grateful Dead were one of the best interpreters of the music of Bob Dylan. Here three band members perform a soulful rendition of "She Belongs To Me." This 1992 recording included Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia, vocals and acoustic guitar, and Phil...

Take a look at this photo. When was the last time we saw President Obama so engaged? His recent appearances on behalf of health care are reminiscent of the election campaign: In a high-octane appearance that harked back to his “yes we can” campaign...

Right Wing Watch has been reporting on the Generals International's "Convergence 2010: A Cry To Awaken A Nation" conference in Dallas. Here Janet Porter of the religious right group Faith 2 Action asks God to deliver control of the media: Porter: I am...