
Mark Shields: Your ‘Job Creator’ Is My ‘Robber Baron’
Tax cuts for the wealthy are not a golden ticket to economic prosperity
Mark Shields: Words That Make Me Weep, and a World Without Birds
A story about a military nurse and her 'Boots' serves as a wake-up call
Mark Shields: General Electric and the Death of American Outrage
There was a time when news of gaping tax disparities would spur our leaders into action
Mark Shields: President Obama, Please Call Colin Powell!
It would behoove America if presidents heeded the Powell Doctrine before sending troops into harm's way
Mark Shields: A Week Is a Lifetime in Politics
Republicans need to give it time before throwing in the towel against Obama
Mark Shields: Gingrich’s ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ Defense
His 'patriotism made me do it' excuse for marital infidelity is anything but believable
Mark Shields: Reading Between the Lines of Huckabee’s Misstatement
Inaccurate comment about Obama may say something about his presidential bid for 2012
Mark Shields: Labor’s Pains Reveal Gaping Disparity
Wisconsin becomes ground zero in the battle over workers' rights to collective bargaining
Mark Shields: So, Who’s the Real Mitt Romney?
It's tough to tell where the former and possible future Republican presidential candidate stands on the issues
Mark Shields: For Obama, the Road to Re-Election Doesn’t Go Through Cairo
Economic problems on the homefront always overshadow any foreign policy successes
Mark Shields: Dan Snyder Is Washington’s Leading Jerk
Redskins owner files a frivolous lawsuit over a few harsh words written in a weekly newspaper
Mark Shields: Goodbye, Campaign Spending and Contribution Limits
In the long run, the end of public funding of presidential campaigns will give Republicans — and their donors — the upper hand
Mark Shields: The Sargent Shriver I Knew and Admired
He was a rare breed of liberal who made a big difference in the lives of so many
Mark Shields: Who Are the Gun Laws Aiming to Protect?
Arizona requires licenses and/or background checks for just about everything but gun sales
Mark Shields: Washington, Obama Really Are Out of Touch
Anyone who thinks a salary of $172,200 is 'relatively modest' is living in a bubble
Mark Shields: Which Event of Past Decade Has Most Changed Your Life?
More than any other issue, the economic recession has wreaked havoc on Americans' optimism
Mark Shields: The Government and My Grandchildren
Our lives are better — and safer and healthier — because of efforts by government at all levels
Mark Shields: So Much for Loyalty
Obama takes a hard line against fellow Democrats, but at his own peril?
Mark Shields: Different Trade Winds Blow These Days
Amid persistently high unemployment, national tide has turned against unfettered free trade
Mark Shields: Personal Anecdote in Defense of Ronald Reagan
The former president's campaign faux pas of racial disrespect was an anomaly
Mark Shields: Thanksgiving — the Near-Perfect Holiday
No going into debt, no religious divides — and there's so much to be thankful for
Mark Shields: The Eat-Your-Spinach-and-Brussels-Sprouts Plan
Deficit commission co-chairmen challenge all of us to sacrifice for our nation
Mark Shields: Democrats ‘In Recovery’
The first step is to admit they have a serious problem and that they need to change
Mark Shields: A Real Republican Wiseman
Former congressman offers political insights on campaign 2010 and its consequences
Mark Shields: One Memorable Speech of 2010 Campaign
Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivers more than a call to arms
Mark Shields: ‘Two Things Are Important in Politics’
Supreme Court ruling is taking us from near full disclosure of campaign contributions to no disclosure
Mark Shields: Newt Gingrich Says the Craziest Things
Election season seems to bring out the 'best' in the former House speaker
Mark Shields: Sullen Mood of Obama White House Makes for a Joyless Capital
Dyspeptic, humorless attitude is bringing everyone down
Mark Shields: America Without Optimism
We risk our children's futures unless we recapture our national sense of confidence
Mark Shields: How the Tea Party Will Change the Republican Party
Republicans' pandering to activists may well lead to Obama winning a second term
Mark Shields: We’ve Seen This Movie Before
As in 2006 and 2008, the U.S. electorate remains pessimistic and increasingly angry
Mark Shields: Labor Day Resolutions
With the changing seasons, Labor Day — not Jan. 1 — represents the real New Year's
Mark Shields: A Little Slack for John McCain
I plead guilty for going soft on McCain, but he deserves respect for his principles and conduct
Mark Shields: The Declaration of Independents
Democrats facing long odds in November must focus on courting the decisive middle
Mark Shields: Genuine Humor Desperately Needed Now
Amid these dark times, Americans need leaders like Reagan and Kennedy who can help us laugh again- 1. Jay Leno Hosts Magical Evening for New Partnership for Cancer Care - 05.19.2013 12:42 a.m.
- 2. St. Athanasius Orthodox Church Takes Long View While Building Home of Its Own - 05.18.2013 11:40 p.m.
- 3. Boat Ramp Repairs to Launch New Era of Access at Santa Barbara Harbor - 05.18.2013 10:30 p.m.
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