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Public service conflict for Heck

Rep. Joe Heck unquestionably has done a lot to serve his country.

Awkward pope moments for both parties

If there’s a lesson to be learned from Thursday’s speech of Pope Francis to a joint session of Congress, it’s that God is neither Republican nor Democrat. And those who would claim otherwise will inevitably have to confront some uncomfortable truths.

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One tough vote for Democrats

There’s plenty of confusion out there when it comes to religious freedom.

Obama puzzled by Putin once again

Once again, President Barack Obama and his foreign policy team are stumped.

Republicans debating religious rights — just wow

There came a time during Wednesday’s early CNN Republican presidential debate when the differences between the Panderers and the Pragmatists became painfully clear.

Walker’s union plan calls on us to forget

Someday, perhaps not too far into the future, some young person is going to look at his or her cup of Starbucks Coffee, read the warning about how it’s a hot beverage and wonder, “Why is that necessary?”

Circling the wagons among Klaich, Nevada’s Elites

Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Klaich is a really, really good guy. That was the consensus of Nevada’s Political Class last week as it rose to defend one of its own.

The Iran charade on Capitol Hill

Congress is finally having its say on the Iran deal. It will be an elaborate charade, however, because, having first gone to the United Nations, President Barack Obama has largely drained congressional action of relevance. At the Security Council, he pushed through a resolution ratifying the deal, thus officially committing the United States as a nation to its implementation — in advance of any congressional action.

Nevada judge in trouble again with 9th Circuit

It looks like the workload of U.S. District Judge Robert C. Jones will be a little lighter than it was last week.

Only an indictment can stop Hillary

Unless she’s indicted, Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination.