Michael Ledeen analyzes the current situation in Iran as protesters take to the streets. It seems clear that the opposition has not been cowed into submission by the brutal tactics of the regime and that, in fact, those tactics have caused a growing backlash. A tipping point may soon be reached when the regime begins to disintegrate or they are able to mount a truly comprehensive and brutal crackdown that silences the opposition. I don't have a clue as to which way it will go. I hope it leads to regime change.

Ralph Peters says we continue to lie to ourselves about the connection between terrorists and Islam.

Many doctors face a dilemma when considering whether or not to oppose the health reform bill. Mostly, they just want to practice medicine, not politics, and I don't blame them for that. Still, they need to speak up.

New York City is on track for the fewest homicides since accurate records began being kept in the early 1960s. There are many theories as to why New York City is so much less violent than it was from the late 1960s through the early 1990s. My best guess is that the change in policing strategies implemented by Mayor Giuliani and Commissioner Bratton in the early 90s have created a situation where resources are more properly directed, thus limiting the situations that lead to murderous street violence. There may also be better procedures for dealing with domestic violence, which would also lower the death toll.