Professional politicians often claim they are not professional politicians. Trump genuinely isn't one.

Vietnam was a terrible mistake for the United States. But like Iraq, Vietnam was a badly chosen battlefield in a larger conflict with totalitarianism that America had no choice but to pursue.

Conservative journalists don't just have the inside track on Republican strategy - they help devise it.

It's tempting to dismiss the debate about the National Security Agency spying on Americans as a technical conflict about procedural rights.

I have met parents all over the world, and they all just want to raise their kids to a higher standard than they were raised with.

When I became a parent and hit my thirties, I got my hands on an acoustic guitar. I started writing quiet, simple songs at home and, with a little encouragement, I got more courage and found my voice. I have people and movements who have inspired me to carry on, but I try to write about things I know, nothing too complicated, really.

Teasing was big in my family, and there is a wonderful way to tease and make people feel more loved.

My family is Southern. I'm used to Bill Clintons.