Michael D. Brown

I’ve been thinking about contraception today. Not sure why, but it’s at the top of my mind. Must be Freudian or something! First, let’s define contraception, not as the dictionary would, but as a contemporary political issue. In that regard, contraception is (a) something for women; (b) abortion; (c) birth control pills; (d) abortions; (e) [...]

The Nanny State strikes again, and I am amazed at the divergence of opinion on the matter. A well-established rule of juvenile and family law is the presumption that a child is better off with its natural parents than with a foster family. The courts will always look for ways to make sure that the [...]

No, not that kind of choice, but let’s discuss liberal arguments for choice. Primarily proponents of abortion will argue that the government has no business respecting decisions women make regarding their bodies. Some argue that gay couples should be permitted to marry, that the government should not interfere with the relationship between individuals. Supporters of [...]

Occasionally the progressive left will succinctly and accurately represent their view of government, which is starkly different than that of a limited federal government of enumerated powers. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu did just that Friday in the debate over lightbulbs. Just imagine, the federal government is having a debate about light bulbs. The saddest [...]

Greg A. Fultz put up a billboard showing himself holding what appears to be empty space, with the words “This Would Have Been A Picture Of My 2-month Old Baby If The Mother Had Decided To Not KILL Our Child!” and some endorsements (apparently later removed) from pro-life groups, including the words “PRO LIFE” and [...]