Weil's Notes from a Corner of the Country

Federal courts have become a key part of the legislative process. At the same time, polls report falling public confidence in the courts...

Terrorism breeds fear-mongering. So does the presidential campaign. Instilling fear in voters by attacking government actions, eve...

This is not the beginning of the end. But it is the end of the beginning. This paraphrase of a statement by British Prime Minister ...

This is a campaign year, full of political promises. The economy will be an issue, though it’s loaded with common, though dubious, belie...

Donald Trump has shaken up the political scene. But his candidacy may be more about the American people than only the Republican preside...

Did you see the national Christmas tree lighting? No, not the gift-free ceremony on the White House lawn. The real Christmas tree is a...

Where have all the moderates gone? A recent survey, from a reputable source during a time of doubtful polls, found that 35 percent of v...