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IRS, Obama, and plausible deniability
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The four legendary beauties of China
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BELLA: Rahm Emanuel vs. the Chicago school system
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Celebrity and its role in social change: Angelina Jolie
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Liven up Memorial Day meals with tips and recipes from the experts
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Kerry, Hague and peace-talk hypocrisy
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Is Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) a buy?
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Brandywine Museums & Gardens Alliance honors U.S. Military
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March against Monsanto: Raising concern over healthy food freedoms
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The loss of self-denial in our culture
Mike Lapointe
Mike is a young political writer interested in analyzing the complexities of American politics and society. His work has appeared on the Huffington Post, Digital Journal, and on his blog. He’s recently reported on the ‘Occupy’ movement, the Republican presidential primaries, and state politics in Florida.
He earned his Master of Arts in Comparative Political Science from the University of Western Ontario in October 2010, and will begin a Masters in Journalism at Carleton University in September 2012. He is currently based in Orlando, Florida.
Featured
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Urban Game Changer
A mother of three and a passionate conservative, Shirley Husar changes the game.
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Adam Kokesh breaks free of Philadelphia jail
Kokesh was arrested May 18, 2013 while exercising his First Amendment rights during a public protest.
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Philadelphia rally to free Adam Kokesh, N.A. Poe
An "Adam vs. The Man" rally will be held May 23 in support of Adam Kokesh and N.A. Poe.
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Did the Feds violate Adam Kokesh's civil rights?
Was Kokesh denied his basic civil rights when Philadelphia police arrested him last Saturday?
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Has Adam Kokesh been kidnapped by the Feds? Alex Jones tells all
Libertarian Blogger's are on high alert following a notification on Adam Kokesh's official Facebook page that he had been arrested.
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Adam Kokesh breaks free of Philadelphia jail
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Forbidden Table Talk
Political satirist and Christian apologist Bob Siegel discusses religion and politics.
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World View
Columns from Voices around the World talking about the events, people, politics and social issues that concern us wherever, and whoever, we are.
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Middle Class Guy
What does the middle-class conservative think about everything? Find out here.
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Brass Tacks
Resist classification.
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LifeCycles
The “Silver Tsunami” created by aging Baby Boomers is hitting America. Let’s explore how we adjust to it, enjoy it and defy negative expectations about age.
Recent Entries by Mike Lapointe
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Obama's deferred action "DREAM Act" is not immigration reform
Published 11:26 a.m. August 7, 2012
Is Obama’s “deferred action” plan an attempt to finally deliver his promised immigration reform? Or is it just a token attempt to win votes in 2012?
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Gun control after Aurora: Political opportunism or opportunity for conversation?
Published 3:23 p.m. July 23, 2012
The tragic events in Aurora, Colorado should not be dismissed as just "the work of a madman." If nothing else, it’s worth re-opening the conversation surrounding gun-control.
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Obama and Romney: Generals in America's class war
Published 6:12 p.m. July 16, 2012
As Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of sabotaging American capitalism, no one seems to realize just how bad the problem has gotten.
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Supreme Court healthcare decision gives Romney and GOP the advantage
Published 3:00 p.m. July 2, 2012
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare has made one thing clear: Republicans have the advantage going forward.
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Grover Norquist losing influence over GOP policy
Published 6:15 p.m. June 26, 2012
The short-sightedness of the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” authored by Grover Norquist is now clear: Republican lawmakers are actually starting to ignore it.
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Obamacare: the answer to America’s need for healthcare reform
Published 12:01 p.m. June 24, 2012
America desperately needs healthcare reform. That's why the Supreme Court needs to pass Obamacare in its entirety this week.
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Senate debate over cyber security bill fails to address privacy concerns
Published 6:40 p.m. June 20, 2012
Senate Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about how far the government should go to protect infrastructural networks. They are missing the most important point.
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The charms of Aix-en-Provence in early summer
Published 4:07 p.m. June 8, 2012
A vibrant city in the heart of southern France, Aix-en-Provence offers visitors a unique look into French history, art, and culture.
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Three days in Nice on a short budget
Published 2:02 p.m. May 23, 2012
The beauty of the Mediterranean coast is alive in Nice.
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Obama’s energy policy a clear target for Republicans and industry leaders
Published 3:47 p.m. April 29, 2012
Four-dollar gas couldn’t come at a worse time for Obama. Sustainable energy is in the long-term interest of America, but pain at the pump stands in the way of progress.
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ALEC's pathetic response to criticism over Stand Your Ground
Published 2:28 p.m. April 24, 2012
Several weeks after the death of Trayvon Martin, the American Legislative Exchange Council tries to back away quietly from Stand Your Ground – and fails to take responsibility for their role in a national tragedy.
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The once formidable Tea Party is fading fast
Published 6:59 p.m. April 17, 2012
The Tea Party held their fourth annual “Tax Day” event in Orlando on Sunday. It was a less-than-inspiring experience as the movement becomes a victim of its own rhetoric.
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Obama's "Buffett Rule" doesn't go nearly far enough
Published 2:30 p.m. April 13, 2012
The “Buffett Rule” goes to a Senate vote on Monday. Its impending failure says a lot about ideological differences in America – and is just another step in the country’s growing debt crisis.
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What would Mitt Romney's vision for an "Opportunity Society" actually look like?
Published 3:13 p.m. April 7, 2012
Mitt Romney's vision for an "Opportunity Society" in America sounds so familiar. Why does it feel like we've been here before?
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Obamacare changed the political landscape, but it was doomed from the start
Published 11:15 p.m. April 2, 2012
The issue on which Obamacare hangs isn't whether national health insurance is a good idea, but how far congressional power can go to give it to us.
