I moderated a spirited conversation this week about president Barack Obama and gay rights. Like many progressives across the country, more than a few of my guests were dumbfounded by the administration's inaction over these first few months.

Father's Day is still a few weeks off, but in the loving world of politics—some daughters have already given generous gifts to Dad. Meghan McCain gave Papa John a very public present last fall: a helping hand with the nearly impossible task of wooing the youth vote.

I know a lot of people are saddened and angered by the California Supreme Court’s 6-1 decision yesterday to uphold Prop 8.

Two big economic trends appeared this week that might have flown under your radar, but they could have a real impact on your finances this summer.

You may have heard that Joe Scarborough and I got into it a little bit yesterday on Morning Joe. For those of you who missed it, here’s the clip (the fireworks start at the 3:25 mark):