In a previous edition of this column, I professed my undying love for "The West Wing" and its president, Jed Bartlet. Speaking as a resident of the People’s Republic of Vermont, I wish we had more Democrats...

I recently saw a trailer for a new film called “Olympus Has Fallen.” It’s basically “Die Hard,” but in the White House and with Aaron Eckhart as the president. It looks pretty bad. I...

My breathing is light as I pursue my target down a dark hallway. He has not seen me yet; I hope he never will. I sneak up behind him and aim my rifle at his head. I fire, and a message appears before me....

Ignite Georgetown, a speaker series to be held this month, hopes to up the intensity of lectures with fast-paced presentations on topics from university history to Batman. The program brings together...