It must be true what they say about women — that they are smarter, stronger, wiser and wilier than your average Joe.

There’s been a lot of talk about taxes and what tax rates would be appropriate for different income levels to assure that everyone pays their fair share.

What does it take to turn a peaceful animal lover, gardener and Prius driver into a gun advocate?

The media herd is stunned to discover that Barack Obama is a man of the left. After 699 teleprompted presidential speeches, the commentariat was apparently still oblivious. Until Monday’s inaugural address, that is.

I can’t remember the last time I cited Time magazine, but the Jan. 14 issue is worth mentioning this week.

I live in Newtown, Conn. Most of you have heard of my town by now. It’s a sweet place, with a $2 movie theater, a two-hour Labor Day parade and an old-fashioned general store. Our 100-foot flagpole stands tall in the middle of Main Street, a symbol of our small-town-America status.

Fifty-two years ago, President John Kennedy inspired a generation of Americans when, at the climax of his inaugural address, he issued this ennobling directive to his fellow citizens: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

This month 75 years ago, the people of Nanking, China’s ancient capital city, were in the midst of one of the worst atrocities in history, the infamous Rape of Nanking.