From the Editors

Race lies behind the widespread belief that Obama is a Muslim, was born outside the U.S. and is something other than a genuine American.

U.S. farm policy badly needs an overhaul. But first, amid the worst drought in decades, Congress needs to pass an uninspiring farm bill.

Romney's faith, like Obama's, is distinctly American yet often misunderstood. And campaigns are rarely an occasion to increase understanding.

A Penn State VP felt pressured to leave because she didn't understand the "Penn State way." It's a way that's not limited to Penn State.

With the Affordable Care Act upheld by the Supreme Court, Americans have yet another chance to learn about what the law actually contains.

The question isn't whether the new provisions in the Senate VAWA bill are politically motivated. It's whether the provisions are good ones.

First the bishops sought an expanded exemption. Now they claim the contraception mandate itself violates religious liberty. It doesn't.

Title IX revolutionized sports at the scholastic and collegiate levels. The results show up elsewhere as well.

Eliminating food deserts isn’t enough. The nation’s diet problem calls for sustained community attention--and better federal policy.

Americans seem to relish putting their fellow citizens behind bars. Lately, some conservatives have begun to see this as a problem.

E-books have their critics, but sales are on the rise. One thing seems certain: people will go on reading books, in what­ever form.

Stand-your-ground laws reflect our culture's belief that violence is not a last resort--it’s a way to proactively promote security.

Last month’s bank settlement was little more than a slap on the wrist. But Americans are finding ways to hold banks accountable.

Christians would be outraged if they learned of Muslims burning the Bible. Muslims have an even greater reverence for their holy book.

If Rick Santorum wins the nomination, this could have at least one positive outcome: a general election campaign in which the candidates actually talk about poverty.

We disagree with the Catholic bishops' stance on birth control. Nevertheless, we think HHS should offer a broader religious exemption.

In 2009, U.S. talks with Iran broke down because the U.S. was seeking quick results. It's time to try again.

Many Americans believe that unfettered business benefits us all. But what about when an industry's profit motive pushes it to endanger public health?

Newt Gingrich has suggested that undocumented immigrants who are family-loving, hardworking, tax-paying, churchgoing and deeply rooted should stay here. This is pretty much the typical immigrant.

In 2008, President Obama accused his predecessor of taking his eye off the ball—the fight in Afghanistan. But the case for a military presence in Afghanistan was already waning.