SAN DIEGO -- A couple of weeks ago, in a partisan jab, former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (a Democrat) accused Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (a Republican) of being "anti-immigration."

This was an odd accusation to level at someone whose personal hero ...

SAN DIEGO -- Journalist-turned-activist Jose Antonio Vargas recently said that "racism and xenophobia have no place in the debate on immigration reform, period."

No place? Racism and xenophobia have a permanent place in the immigration debate.

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SAN DIEGO -- How are your time management skills? Or, like me, do you think that the whole thing is a non-starter because you don't have much free time to manage?

It's the modern American paradox. We value our time above all else, even money. And...

WASHINGTON -- It's a good thing I don't live in our nation's capital. If I did, I'd spend all my time defending my friend, Ted Cruz.

The relentless and personal attacks on the Texas senator -- who has been in office for only four months -- come ...

SAN DIEGO -- The battle is on to define the legacy of George W. Bush.

Did he really destroy the Republican Party, as his critics are now suggesting? Or did the 43rd president represent -- because of his compassionate conservatism, his ability to ...

SAN DIEGO -- Just because Cinco de Mayo is a holiday brewed up by U.S. beer companies doesn't mean you can't celebrate it with good tequila.

This year, I recommend one that lets you savor a son's love for his father. The liquor will fill your ...