Senator Accused of Using Racially Charged Term  —  Two acquaintances of Senator George Allen of Virginia said today that he had used racially inflammatory language in the 1970's and 1980's, compounding allegations of racial insensitivity that have dogged his re-election campaign since he referred …

Not My Fault, Dude  —  Joe Lieberman's latest Iraq speach is a dilly, a must-read for anyone who can still find humor in the matter (which I must confess I am a bit beyond).  He nags and whines about those who will not tolerate differing views about the war without ever acknowledging that he's …

Why Clinton "Lost His Temper"  —  The former president knew what he was doing.  —  LET'S DO A THOUGHT experiment: Perhaps Bill Clinton, an experienced and sophisticated politician, knew what he was doing when he made big news by "losing his temper" in his interview with Chris Wallace.

Unit Makes Do as Army Strives to Plug Gaps  —  FORT STEWART, Ga. — The pressures that the conflict in Iraq is putting on the Army are apparent amid the towering pine trees of southeast Georgia, where the Third Infantry Division is preparing for the likelihood that it will go back to Iraq for a third tour.

Republican General: Rummy responsible for deaths, failure, Abu Ghraib, the leaning tower of Pisa...  Leadership "extraordinarily bad"; violated rules of war  —  Uber-decorated Major General John R.S. Batiste, who retired last year "on principle," delivers a bruising point by point indictment …

Christian Conservatives Look to Re-energize Base  —  Openly anxious about grass-roots disaffection from the Republican Party, conservative Christian organizers are reaching for ways to turn out voters this November, including arguing that recognizing same-sex marriage could also limit religious freedom.

Still Spending: Senate Set to Bust Budget Caps by $32 Billion  —  WebMemo #1222  —  Federal spending in 2006 is set to rise 9 percent, the largest increase since 1990 and enough to earn Congress near failing grades from the Heritage Foundation's third quarter report card.

U.S. to allow some liquids on airliners  —  WASHINGTON - The government is partially lifting its ban against carrying liquids and gels onto airliners, as long as they are purchased from secure airport stores, and will also permit small, travel-size toiletries brought from home, officials said Monday.

Poll shows Cardin lead over Steele … With a down-to-the-wire primary behind him, Democratic Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin enters the U.S. Senate general election contest with an 11-point lead over his rival, Republican Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele, according to a new poll for The Sun.

Senate Panel Debates Detainee Bill  —  Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee sought to slow down the effort by President Bush and Congressional leaders to speed the passage of legislation on the treatment of terror suspects.  —  Senator Arlen Specter …

Is the Chief Justice Really a Judicial Activist?  —  John Roberts, who likened his role to a passive 'umpire,' may want to do more than just enforce the rules.  —  ONE YEAR AGO, John G. Roberts Jr., at the time President Bush's nominee to be the chief justice of the United States …

Olbermann's Special Comment: Are YOURS the actions of a true American?  —  (video coming soon) Keith pulled no punches and launched another smack down on Bush and FOX News...  And finally tonight, a Special Comment about President Clinton's interview.  The headlines about them are, of course, entirely wrong.

The Rise of Jihadistan  —  Five years after the Afghan invasion, the Taliban are fighting back hard, carving out a sanctuary where they—and Al Qaeda's leaders—can operate freely.  —  You don't have to drive very far from Kabul these days to find the Taliban.

Pope says 2 faiths must overcome enmity  —  CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Seeking to end anger in the Islamic world over his remarks on holy war, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim envoys Monday their two faiths must overcome historic enmities and together reject violence, saying the future of humanity is at stake.

Fear and Loathing in The Land of the Pure  —  I am a refugee claimant in Canada.  This essay goes in great detail about why I am asking for asylum in the West.  —  Thank you to those who contributed the numerous sources.  I hope that, at the very least, the Immigration and Refugee Board …

Books: 'Peace Mom'  —  'A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism'  —  Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan was online Monday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. ET to discuss her new book, "Peace Mom: A Mother's Journey through Heartache to Activism."  Sheehan describes the grief she felt after the death of her son …

The shadow cast by a mega-mosque  —  When Abu Izzadeen, the firebrand Islamist militant, berated John Reid last week for "daring" to visit a Muslim area, the Home Secretary bridled, as did many others, at his suggestion that part of London was off limits for a British minister of the Crown.