The Feingold Resolution and the Sound of Silence  —  Democratic senators, filing in for their weekly caucus lunch yesterday, looked as if they'd seen a ghost.  —  "I haven't read it," demurred Barack Obama (Ill.).  —  "I just don't have enough information," protested Ben Nelson (Neb.).

Federal Witnesses Banned in 9/11 Trial  —  Judge Cites Misconduct By Lawyer; Prosecution Faces Major Setback  —  A judge barred key government witnesses from testifying at the death penalty trial of Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui, ruling yesterday that the misconduct of a federal lawyer …

The Conservative Case Against John McCain In 2008  —  There is no Republican up on Capitol Hill more disliked by his own GOP brethren than John McCain.  That's why, despite the size of his fan club in the mainstream media, McCain seems rather unlikely to capture the party's nomination for President in 2008.

Powerful Voices Within Tehran Criticize Iran's Nuclear Policy  —  TEHRAN, March 14 — Just weeks ago, the Iranian government's combative approach toward building a nuclear program produced rare public displays of unity here.  Now, while the top leaders remain resolute in their course …

Top U.S. Military Official: No Evidence of Iran Involvement in Iraq  —  Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, said today he has no evidence the Iranian government has been sending military equipment and personnel into neighboring Iraq.

FBI Took Photos of Antiwar Activists in 2002  —  An FBI agent in Pittsburgh photographed members of an antiwar activist group in 2002, according to documents released yesterday by the American Civil Liberties Union, which said the disclosure marks the latest incident in which the FBI has monitored left-leaning groups.

A Continent Splits Apart  —  Normally new rivers, seas and mountains are born in slow motion.  The Afar Triangle near the Horn of Africa is another story.  A new ocean is forming there with staggering speed — at least by geological standards.  Africa will eventually lose its horn.

Top US evangelist targets Islam  —  Outspoken US Christian evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson has accused Muslims of planning world domination, and said some were "satanic".  —  On his live television programme, The 700 Club, he said radical Islamists were inspired by "demonic power".

SOCIALIZED MEDICINE - WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T GET SICK  —  If you would like a glimpse of the daily horrors of socialized medicine and a national health care service, then you need to read this.  Here is a brief excerpt in the day of a NHS doctor in Britain:

U.S. military airstrikes significantly increased in Iraq  —  BAGHDAD, Iraq - American forces have dramatically increased airstrikes in Iraq during the past five months, a change of tactics that may foreshadow how the United States plans to battle a still-strong insurgency while reducing the number of U.S. ground troops serving here.

What Kind of Hater Are You?  —  Consider the portraits that Republicans and Democrats paint of each other.  They explain much of the loathing in our politics.  —  Democrats see Republicans as a collection of pampered rich people who selfishly seek to cut their own taxes …

It Doesn't Matter If You're Black or White  — Email to a friend - Print this page - Text size: A A  —  REVIEWS  —  To call FX's new reality show "Black.  White." shallow would be an understatement.  It's also pointless, exceptionally trite, filled with cringe-worthy stereotypes, and teeming with double standards.