Let us consider the possibility that it’s not racially insensitive to want to redefine the requirements for citizenship in the 14th amendment. Let us also consider the historical context of the 14th amendment. There was open immigration in 1868, which means that there were no illegal immigrants.
The purpose of the amendment was to ensure that African Americans born in the United States were guaranteed the right of citizenship. It was commonly understood to be the case, as affirmed by Senator Jacob Howard in 1866:
Every person born within the …

As Obama completed his tour through five states yesterday, two contradicting themes were made clear: Democrats have accomplished a lot and Republicans have stopped them from doing anything.
Monday night Obama told a fundraiser in Holywood this:
“We have been able to deliver the most progressive legislative agenda — one that helps working families — not just in one generation, maybe two, maybe three.”
However, an LA Times article from this morning told a different (and more accurate) story with the headline, “Obama now blames poor job numbers on congressional inaction. …

What an explosive day in Michigan politics. Careers, even dynasties, were destroyed. The governor’s race experienced more ups and downs than anyone could have ever predicted. The victors were both candidates who were polling terribly at the start.
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Rick Snyder. I voted for him and it paid off. Hardcore conservatives hate him, often vilifying him for being too liberal or a RINO (Republican in name only). To be clear, however, he is pro-life and fiscally conservative. Apparently, even if you are conservative, you mustn’t deviate from driving the most conservative agenda …

Lisa Miller, perhaps one of the most anti-Christian voices in the mainstream media, seems to think two things: America is not a Christian nation and that is a good thing.
Granted this is an older article, it’s disturbing enough to warrant a commentary. Perhaps the most disturbing quote is this:
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” Americans are no longer buying it.
Really? Is that why the number of self-described of evangelicals went up 4% between 1992 and …

Hearing that John Taylor had dropped out of the Michigan Senate’s 20th District Race made my day. Not because I don’t like John Taylor or was opposed to his candidacy – I’ve actually never commented on either. What this means, however, is that Mark Totten has a real chance to beat Robert Jones in the primary.
On that point, I’d like to note that it is my earnest belief that the election of Robert Jones is the worse possible outcome for the people of the 20th district. If you haven’t seen …

Mark Totten’s website has received an overhaul with a lengthy issues page. What struck me the most was his section entitled Ensuring Candidates Answer to Voters, Not Parties and Special Interests:
We can’t expect campaigns and candidates to prioritize the communities they promise to serve as long as candidates must count on special interests rather than voters to pay most of their way to Lansing. Michigan has some of the lowest caps on individual giving, the excitement around Mark’s campaign has resulted in …