Something has gone missing from American politics. Since the beginning of the new administration in January, public debate focused on general ideas has largely disappeared.

Barack Obama has now been center stage for two years—one as a presidential candidate (and president elect) and one as president. . . .

Ed Gillespie, the former GOP chairman and counselor to President George W. Bush, and top pollster Whit Ayres on Tuesday are launching Resurgent Republic, a group aimed at shaping the debate as the party regenerates itself for the upcoming elections...

If you’re a fan of the National Basketball Association, you’re probably aware of two California trends.

This week on Uncommon Knowledge, author and former Senator James Buckley discusses the transformation of the federal government and the challenges we face after the 2012 election. (28:30)
“It is going to be an extraordinary challenge for [future generations] but there are certain realities that are going to be faced. If the debt goes off on the trajectory it is currently on, in terms of devastating, destroying the economic basis of the country my grandchildren are going to face problems that I never dreamed of and you never dreamed of. Nevertheless insofar as they pay any attention of any advice I might give them it would be you have responsibilities not only to yourself and your family but to the public.”

“Beyond politics,” the latest mantra in Washington, is at best astoundingly naive. By Harvey C. Mansfield.

James Sweeney explains the differences between crises present and past, and suggests ways California can better balance population and environmental concerns. 

James Piereson describes the liberalism that came out of the New Deal as being very optimistic about the future, the role of the U.S. in the world, and the function of the federal government in perfecting our democracy...

Victor Davis Hanson discusses the litany of criminal activities that the Clinton's have been involved in over the years...