As a native Washingtonian, I am well aware that childhood obesity is a real problem in our nation's capital.
If you stand with the Customs and Border Protection officers who staff the passport booths at Dulles airport near the nation's capital, their task seems daunting.
It is quite understandable that Puerto Ricans seek to preserve a cultural sense of identity without separating politically from U.S. national sovereignty.
Gadhafi has established no national institutions, not even allowing a fake parliament of the Mubarak or Ben Ali variety that could perhaps be turned into something real.
The National Flood Insurance Program is a voluntary program. If a community really feels that the building insurance requirements are too burdensome, they don't have to participate.
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.
We may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.
Someone has said that nations have interests, they don't have friends, and you see that over and over in U.S. policy.
All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. King for his bravery and commitment to civil rights and nonviolence that changed this nation - and world - for the better.
National Geographic has awesome stuff. I like Court TV. Sometimes I'll watch Reality Mix because they have some interesting stuff on that.
Much of our national debate proceeds as if China and America were locked in a zero-sum game in which one's loss is precisely the other's gain.
If parents were as concerened about raising their children as they are about the outcome of their sitcom or sports game, this nation would thrive.
We know that the nation that goes all-in on innovation today will own the global economy tomorrow. This is an edge America cannot surrender.
Safety nets for the poor and disadvantaged are a must for any compassionate nation, but encouraging folks to go on the dole when not absolutely necessary is disgraceful.
I think my form dipped after the Six Nations in 2007, from the World Cup onwards.
We are from many nations. We speak different languages. We look and dress different. But we are united in Christ Jesus.
The radio's pretty much always on, and I also listen to some American podcasts, such as for 'National Public Radio' and 'Newsweek'.
I feel very comfortable in New York, in a city where there is no such thing as 'nationality.'
America is a land where a citizen will cross the ocean to fight for democracy - and wont cross the street to vote in a national election.
I think the British have the distinction above all other nations of being able to put new wine into old bottles without bursting them.
My mother thinks I'm a national treasure. She's the only one who thinks my Golden Kela award is the greatest gift ever.
