Zuckerman Evaluates U.S. Global Standing

Long time Democrat Mort Zuckerman offers his views on President Obama's job of "restoring" America's image on the world stage. Read his commentary here:

Zuckerman Evaluates U.S. Global Standing

Yuan Peg to End?

The fixed value of China's currency has often been considered a major sticking point in the relations between the U.S. and it trading partner in Asia. In what might become a wathershed event on the global economic stage, China is giving the indication the so-called "peg" of the Yuan to the U.S. dollar is coming to an end. Read details here:

Yuan Peg to End?

City Manager Terrence Moore Resigns

Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore resigned yesterday effective at year end. Moore has served in his post for five years.  Read the details here:

City Manager Terrence Moore Resigns

Linda Chavez- Obama's Oil Disaster

Columnist Linda Chavez discusses the oil spill and how the media might handle it differently if President Bush were still occupying the White House.  Read her observations here:

Linda Chavez- Obama's Oil Disaster

Defending the Times Square Bomber

It takes special training to be a lawyer. And all freedom loving Americans realize that every single defendant in our country is entitled to a vigorous defense, even those defendants caught attempting to commit mass murder.  However, while the training attorneys undergo helps prepare them for advocacy of accused individuals, it does not best train them to select best practices for society. Each time we read a story like this one  (read here) we are reminded that lawyers dominate our existence through gross over-representation in all three branches of government. Attorneys have a role to play in our country. Dominating the formation of public policies should not be the primary function of this profession.

Defending the Times Square Bomber

Kathryn Lopez - Leadership Gulf

Columnist Kathryn Lopez compares and contrasts the leadership skills of Lousiana gvoernor Bobby Jindal with those of President Obama. Read her views here:

Kathryn Lopez - Leadership Gulf

U.S. Open Recap

The second round recap of the U.S. Open golf championship can be read here:

U.S. Open Recap

Strasburg Continues to Dazzle

Rookie pitching sensation Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 hitters in his third start last night. In doing so he raised his total for his first three starts to 32, a level that is the best start for any pitcher in major league history.  Read details here:

Strasburg Continues to Dazzle

U.S. and Slovenia Finish 2-2

Soccer fans in the U.S. finally discovered something more annoying than the endless high pitched buzzing noise from plastic horns that comes with every World Cup game in South Africa. It is the French referee who inexplicably nullified the winning goal for the Americans in the 86th minute of its game with Slovenia yesterday.  Read the details here:

U.S. and Slovenia Finish 2-2