Grandchildren and animals, both tame and wild, bring smiles and happiness.

New law a good model to show that when physicians and lawmakers work together, smart legislation and sound policy is the result.

The absence of effective leadership in Augusta is killing our chances to be a national leader in renewable energy.

States that approved expansion are facing rapidly rising enrollment and costs.

What about band, choir and other extracurricular activities? Should they be pay-to-play as well?

Racial diversity, affordable housing, high-speed Internet all vital parts of the whole.

Traumatic events suffered in childhood have been found to have deep effects on people, both their behavior and physical health.

Universities are overpaying for commencement and academic-year lectures.

In every political project, I assume everyone except actual sociopaths has some elements of idealism mixed in with self-interest and the lust for power.