From special elections to foreign trade policies, there is always something happening across the American landscape. Trying to find out about any of it, though, often results in hearing about more personal views than actual news.
This is why it has become so necessary for a place where the hard facts can be identified and discussed, wether they tilt to the left, right, or stand tall in the center.
Welcome to 'The Conscience of a Realist'.
Adam Winkler, author of "Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America", explains our country's enduring dispute over firearms ownership. Published 6:39 a.m. January 3, 2013 - Comments
From sea to shining sea, there is a lack of motivation that seems to be holding the country back. Is the traditional American success story now a thing of the past? If so, what will replace it? Published 7:16 a.m. January 2, 2013 - Comments
Bestselling author Dr. Lawrence Krauss explains about faith, the existence of an all-powerful creator, and much more. Published 10:02 a.m. January 1, 2013 - Comments
Taki Theodoracopulos shares his thoughts on who won the culture war and tells us about his career, as well as what inspired him to enter journalism. Published 8:55 a.m. December 31, 2012 - Comments
Taki Theodoracopulos, one of our time's most outspoken and controversial journalists, explains the polarization of America and the legacy of multiculturalism. Published 7:45 a.m. December 30, 2012 - Comments
Lyndon LaRouche shares his views about illegal immigration, the cancellation of America's space shuttle program and more. Published 8:13 a.m. December 29, 2012 - Comments
Lyndon LaRouche shares his views about how our country can reinvigorate its economy and more. Published 8:15 a.m. December 28, 2012 - Comments
Some countries grow wealthy with no natural resources, while others sink into squalor while sitting on vast natural wealth. How does this relate to human intelligence? Published 3:22 a.m. December 27, 2012 - Comments
"The worst thing about being poor ... you can't afford to get away from other poor people." Journalist Steve Sailer explains about the search for answers to the question of human intelligence. Published 9:29 a.m. December 26, 2012 - Comments
More than a few people think so. Political commentator Wayne Allyn Root shares his answer to this question, explains the state of third parties in America, and more. Published 8:32 a.m. December 25, 2012 - Comments
Joseph F. Cotto is a scholar and columnist from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good
interview.
In the past, he was a contributor ...
Read MoreGlobal economy, the civilizing power of markets and public morals.
The 112th Congress, one of the least respected in history, has been replaced by the 113th. Is this a change, or more of the same?
The House voted to pass the Senate compromise on taxes to avert the fiscal cliff. The president responded by signaling that there will be further tax hikes and new spending.
Anxious to avoid the fiscal cliff, Senate Republicans compromised with President Obama, much as Lee compromised with Grant at Appomattox.
The fiscal cliff is coming in 10 hours. We might throw ourselves a lifeline, or we might go over. What can you do?
Taking a deeper look at the undeniable connection between mind and body from a writer and speaker on matters of health, and a practitioner of Christian Science.
Christians have long taken pilgrimages. Today faith-based travel has a new look that blends heritage with diversions.
The world as veteran journalist Vance Garnett sees it, and saw it.
A politically conservative and morally liberal Hebrew alpha male hunts left-wing viper
Joseph F. Cotto is a scholar and columnist from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good
interview.
In the past, he was a contributor to Blogcritics Magazine, among other publications. He is currently at work on a book about American society.