David Lose: Atheists and the F-Word

The values that guide both our everyday and extraordinary ethical decisions are just that: values, not facts. Values are philosophical or religious speculation about what should be.

Who's exempt from contraception mandate?

Bryan Cones, managing editor of U.S. Catholic magazine, muddies the emotional debate about the HHS ruling about contraceptive coverage with a few facts, namely the difference between a canonically Catholic organization and one with a Catholic connection that is more "historical and aspirational."

Fact check: Quinn's State of the State speech

Gov. Pat Quinn took a shotgun approach to his State of the State address last week, firing a wide blast that hit on topics from jobs to education to mortgages. But he was stingier when it came to details. That left questions about his views on Illinois' condition and where he'd like to take the state.

Auditor general seeks criminal probe of Pocono Mountain Charter School

Auditors flag $3 million in public education funds paid to a church run by the school's founder. Auditor General Jack Wagner will ask the Monroe County District Attorney's Office to begin a criminal probe of Pocono Mountain Charter School after auditors flagged more than $3 million in public education money that had been paid to a church run by the school's founder and CEO.

GOP has alienated LGBT citizens

Republican nominees at a debate, whose comments regarding gay rights have attracted attention from LGBT groups. I would say that I am fairly politically savvy.