Articles Index
President Barack Obama's 2009 Stimulus Package and its Economic Fallout
A look at how the huge spending package known as the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" came to pass, and what it ultimately meant for the country.
Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Affirmative Action Advantage
About.com guest writer William Weiss discusses the role of affirmative action in the nomination of Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court.
Why Some Conservatives Oppose Gay Marriage
Answers to why conservatives oppose gay marriage.
Transcript of Former Vice President Dick Cheney's Speech on Interrogation
A transcript of former Vice President Dick Cheney's historic speech at the American Enterprise Institute on May 21, 2009 in response to President Barack Obama's indictment of the previous administration's handling of interrogations at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center.
Reflections on Color in Barack Obama's First 100 Days
Looking back on President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office, About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick analyzes the euphoria that swept black America as one of their own finally succeeded in ascending to the nation's highest office.
Conservative Hollywood Celebrities
A look at the Hollywood conservatives who are fighting back against the oppressive liberalism in Tinseltown.
How Conservative Hollywood Became a Liberal Town
What made Hollywood, which was extremely conservative in the early days of American cinema into the liberal powerhouse that it is today.
Obama's 2010 Federal Budget -- A Closer Look
An analysis of the 2010 budget proposed by President Barack Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid.
Arizona Sen. John McCain's Energy & Climate Change Platform
A closer look at John McCain's platform on energy and climate change.
Deconstructing The Moderate Republican
About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick takes a look at what motivates the so-called "moderate Republicans" and the collateral damage they do to the rest of the party.
A Look at the Legislation Your Liberal Government Wants to Pass
A look at liberal legislation that is likely to pass now that Democrats have control over the presidency and Congress.
A Repsonse to Attorney General Eric Holder's 'Nation of Cowards' Remark
About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick responds to Attorney General Eric Holder's comments about America being a "nation of cowards" on racial matters.
Conservative Analysis of US Government Bailouts
A look at the succession of multi-billion dollar bailouts that have been or are proposed to be extended to US industries or companies since the fall of 2008.
Paleoconservatism vs. Neoconservatism
In his final installment of what it means to be conservative in America, About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick analyzes the paleoconservative phenomenon.
Deconstructing President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
President Barack Obama's inaugural speech was glorified by the media, but conservatives heard it differently. Read what Obama said, then what conservatives heard him say.
Why Barack Obama's "Bitterness" Remarks Matter
About.com Guest Commentator Jack Kerwick discusses Barack Obama's "bitterness" remarks in depth and explains why they were so important for middle-class Americans to hear. Kerwick poses some heretofore unaksed questions about the remarks, the most probing of which is whether there was a racial subtext the mainstream media may have missed.
Neoconservatism & Classical Conservatism
In his second installment of what it means to be conservative in America, About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick analyzes neoconservatism.
Arizona Sen. John McCain's Health Care Platform
A closer look at John McCain's campaign platform on health care.
What Barack Obama's Victory Means to Conservatives
What the new Congress and White House will look like; a closer look at the incoming administration's economic initiatives, foreign policy initiatives and health care initiative; a look at gay marriage votes in Arizona, California and Florida; a look at the "definition of a person" vote in Colorado; a look at the Massachusetts and Michigan initiatives to decriminalize marijuana; and, finally, where does the conservative movement go from here?
Defining Conservatism
About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick attempts to break through the rhetoric and get to the heart of what it means to be conservative in America by nailing down the core elements of the movement's ideology.
A Profile of Michael J. Verno
A profile of About.com guest writer Michael J. Verno.
The Egalitarian Nightmare
About.com guest writer Michael Verno examines post-secondary education in America and concludes that it's not the panacea for self-actualization that everyone wants it to be.
How Can Conservatives Rebound from 2008?
What do conservatives need to do to rebound from the 2008 presidential election, and what can they learn from the meeting of 20 conservative leaders who met on Nov. 6, 2008 at the Virginia home of Media Research Center president Brent Bozell?
Fallout from the Bans on Gay Marriage in Arizona, California & Florida
With the passage of Proposition 8 in California and the passage of similar gay marriage bans in Arizona and Florida, the gay community is now focusing its ire on conservatives. Why are some conservatives in favor of gay marriage bans and why shouldn't all conservatives face the same criticism from the gay community?
Toward a Dialogue on Conservatism
About.com guest writer Jack Kerwick analyzes what needs to happen before an honest dialogue on the direction of the conservative movement can take place.