Ann Weaver Hart

The Federal Reserve has a few new rules for lenders--tell the truth & pay attention.

They travel around the world to tackle tough issues, but do they ever get anything done?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no mandate to enforce immigration laws.

How government cost-cutting measures affect prices at the grocery stores.

The Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot deny constitutional rights to prisoners, thus protecting them for all Americans.

The alternative could be worse than four more years of Bush.

A court agrees with FLDS parents that state officials overstepped their bounds, but the fight is not over.

The disrespect Americans show for their constitution is disrespect for those who died defending it.

Texas began telling FLDS parents how to reunite their families this week. Some think the state wants to keep their children.

Do believe people who tell you that the contract you are about to sign is just a formality and doesn't really mean all those things it says. Regardless of what anyone says, a judge will enforce the wr...

The United States in the grip of a spate of anti-immigrant sentiment, which costs billions and benefits almost no one.

How long can the market support the mounting debt crisis? Not long enough.

A new regulation allows the Texas A&M System to fire employees accused of crimes without waiting for their conviction.

Mother's Day is a chance to thank our moms and honor them for what makes them special. For those of us with eco-friendly moms, it's also a chance to show them that we care about what they care about, ...

The youngest children removed from the polygamist compound will be separated from their mothers after DNA testing. The children have done nothing wrong, so why punish them?

Two Associated Press reports question the safety of an ancient and widespread practice, and the ethics of researchers who used it to help nine inner-city families.

The Senate wants to help Americans avoid foreclosure by raiding their retirement savings. Not a good idea.

The U.S. Army hopes allowing married couples to live together will improve its image. Not very likely.

The sub-prime mortgage mess should be cleaned up by its creators, not the American taxpayer.

We've taken a wrong turn. It's time to get ourselves back on track.

Christmas brings family gatherings, and we don't always know how to "play nice in the sandbox." This is how to get through it in peace.

The Matachines, who dance in honor of the Patroness of Mexico, are a colorful spectacle worth seeking out.

For some high school is a time of wonder. For some it never ends. . .

A few thoughts to consider when choosing a candidate to support.

A lesson in privacy abolition in the United States.

The United States can face the consequences of an immediate withdrawal from Iraq.

If seeing Mexico is your goal, and money does matter, save money on lodging.

Trying to redeem oneself is a loosing proposition. An easier way to peace of mind exists.

Foreign travel doesn't have to be expensive. Mexico is beautiful, friendly, and cheap. What are you waiting for?

The lovely city of Zacatecas, nestled high in the Sierra Madre of Mexico, is a delight to visitors.

The United States and China are in competition for a limited resource, and events in Africa may be setting up a showdown.

Corporate America spreads its message that the grass is greener on the U.S. side of the fence. Illegal immigrants cannot be blamed for believing it, even if it is not true.

American conservatives in government have taken the same kinds of actions National Socialist Germans took leading up to WWII. What remains is the Holocaust.

Remembering our true nature puts things in perspective and eliminates unhealthy guilt.