By James A. Lyons
By arming the rebels, we're aiding al Qaeda
Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated as Tim Scott becomes South Carolina's next senator.

Pro-life forces have legislative momentum across the country heading into 2013, but pro-choice supporters also see plenty of opportunities to win in and out of the courts, as the nation's political clash over abortion rights shows no signs of easing ahead of the 40th anniversary this month of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.

From California to Maine, unions used their political muscle to help install Democratic governors, build labor-friendly majorities in state legislatures and defeat ballot initiatives against them.

When Maggie Hassan won the New Hampshire governor's race, it wasn't just a victory for her fellow Democrats.

New Hampshire Democratic Gov. John Lynch announced Thursday he would not seek re-election to the office he has held for four consecutive terms, clearing the way for GOP jostling for his seat and a scramble in his party to find a new champion.
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan announced her state’s intentions Wednesday, the same day that HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the department’s conditional approval of Illinois’ partnership exchange.
Obama administration: Health care exchanges will be up and running on Oct. 1 →
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan announced her state's intentions Wednesday, the same day that HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the department's conditional approval of Illinois' partnership exchange.
Republicans and Democrats warned Thursday that with major parts of President Obama’s health law sc →