Whether or not to provide medical services to illegal immigrants has become a contentious political issue. But underneath isn’t it more than politics? Some may say it’s one of social justice, and it is that. But couldn’t it be an issue even more fundamental? Could it be a matter of compassion, or as some might…

The U.S. entered into $37.8 billion worth of arms agreements in 2008. This, according to the Congressional Research Service, a division of the Library of Congress, represents 68.4 percent of all global arms business, and is up from the $25.4 billion the year before. Worldwide, however, probably due to the recession, arms sales declined. But…

I read that Cameron Douglas, Michael Douglas’30-year old son was arrested for drug possession again and that the amount of the methamphetamines found was such he’s being charged with selling and distribution. If convicted the penalty is a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life. “What makes an adult brought up with every…