Breakout Republicans

The GOP tries to make inroads with Hispanics, the nation's largest minority group and one way too big for a highchair

Southern discomfort

Ralph Reed sees his lead dwindle in his run for lieutenant governor

Transgender retreat

Public opposition thwarts push for coed toilets and showers

Born again?

Looking to regain its base, the Democratic Party is restating its liberal program in religion-friendly terms

Unlikely praise

Liberal author Michael Kazin on fundamentalist William Jennings Bryan as a hero for the left

Regular Joe

High court victory lifts "racketeer" label from veteran pro-lifer

Playing with knives

As many as 2 million Americans are turning their inner pain into external wounds