At the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, a woman allegedly approached Benjamin Franklin and asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we got – a republic or a monarchy?” The sage 81-year-old Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
It’s been a decade since the city of New London, Conn. forcibly took the Fort Trumbull neighborhood for what became private-development, and now all that remains is an empty lot.
A study published by the nonpartisan National Bureau of Economic Research found that on a per-mile basis electric cars were on average worse for the environment when compared to their gas-run counterparts.
Has the post-war dream of a grand union of democratic states been shattered beyond repair?
Speaking at the annual White House Iftar dinner, President Barack Obama explained the ‘unfair’ stereotypes that Muslim Americans have to deal with in the United States and called on others to support their community.
In a discussion with Fox News’ Ed Henry, Mike Huckabee was criticized for flip-flopping on the Confederate flag issue.
An award-winning company founded by former Google engineers is taking legal action against the search engine giant over claims it has engaged in a “pattern of abusive behavior” and is violating privacy rights on a “massive scale.”
The Islamic State group has crucified and killed two children in Syria for eating during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims are required to fast in obedience to Allah.
Citing corruption, “backroom deal-making,” and leaks that show the Obama administration is violating its assurances not to include immigration in its trade agreements, Senator Ted Cruz reversed his earlier support for Trade Promotion Authority.
A privacy group has filed a complaint against Uber for its updated policy of tracking passengers and accessing their personal information.