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Bridget Johnson
Beheading Hitler
By ripping off Hitler's waxy head, a patron of Madame Tussauds reignited the touchy issue of the murderous dictator's legacy.
7 Words You Can’t Say in Campaign 2008
Holy #$%@! Do you mean we can't say *$@#! when talking about Obama's record or %&#$! if we want to discuss attacks on McCain?
Help the Zimbabwe Opposition Now!
The silence of the world grows deafening as Robert Mugabe mercilessly crushes those who dare to oppose him.
Stop Harassing Joe Lieberman!
America needs more politicians who follow their own minds and principles, rather than marching in lockstep.
Why the World Hates America
It shouldn't take hearings for Congress to realize that doing the right thing won't always make the country popular.
Is Bob Dylan Drinking the Kool-Aid?
The music legend is the latest celebrity to get tangled up in Campaign 2008 — and it's not surprising which candidate he's praising.
Protecting FLDS Children: The Right Thing to Do
It's easy to point the finger at the authorities for separating FLDS kids from their polygamist parents like Michele Catalano has. But allowing children to live in an isolated cult while charges of abuse are being fully investigated is irresponsible.
Nazi Hunters Should Never Give Up
Abandoning efforts to bring remaining Nazi war criminals to justice is a disservice to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II.
Sweetie, How Dare You Criticize Obama?
If John McCain had called a reporter "sweetie" he'd be castigated as a dirty old man hurling sexist remarks, but Obama got a free pass for "Sweetiegate." It's just one example of an ongoing double standard in Campaign 2008.
China: Myanmar’s Heartless Ally
By refusing to pressure Myanmar's junta to accept desperately-needed aid shipments and foreign aid workers post-cyclone, China has Burmese blood on its hands.
Watching Pulp Fiction with Quentin Tarantino
The cult classic has clearly withstood the test of time. Even the guy who created the movie still finds it entertaining 15 years later.
Latin America’s Latest Marxist Leader Takes Power in Paraguay
Fernando Lugo won a dramatic victory in Paraguay, taking power from the conservatives who have run the country for six decades — and a hearty congratulations from his new best friend Hugo Chavez.
China Unrest Makes Vietnam Nervous
Communist Vietnam fears that the dream of freedom, so evident in pro-Tibet protests during the Olympic torch relay, will spread to its part of the world.
Olympic Protesters Run Torch Out of Town
A last-minute change on Wednesday didn't deter anti-China demonstrators in San Francisco. Mayor Gavin Newsom — and President Bush — could learn a thing or two from some Bay Area residents about the importance of putting human rights first.
Round One of Anti-China Protests in San Francisco
Protesters ranging from monks to Irishmen marched with the Tibetan Freedom Torch on the day that the Olympic torch arrived for its only North American stop.
Will San Francisco Torch its Olympic Moment?
Chinese leaders may be able to stifle protest in Tibet — but Mayor Gavin Newsom can't do it in San Francisco.
Music Show Brings Sound of Freedom to Afghans
Afghan Star is filling homes and hearts with music, despite clerical objections. Then again, maybe the mullahs are text-messaging their votes in too.
Why Does the GOP Write Off Minorities?
Conservative principles speak to the concerns of minority communities -- but Republicans need to make more of an effort to reach out.
Dear Demonstrators: How About Protesting Real Genocide?
Don't expect any acknowledgment of the 20th anniversary of Saddam Hussein's massacre of 5,000 Kurds in Halabja during this weekend's demonstrations against the Iraq war, says Bridget Johnson.
Is Barack Obama All Style and No Substance?
If Obama's doctrine wasn't obscured by fluffy rhetoric and rock-star orations, would he really have so many converts? Bridget Johnson doesn't think so.
‘No Country for Old Men’ Has a Winning Message
One Oscar winner offers a much-needed lesson in reality, writes Bridget Johnson. No Country shows that evil exists and must be combated.
Cuba Libre: Next Step for Island Should Be Democracy
It's a gross insult to the Cuban people to suggest that the country should adopt the "Chinese model" now that Fidel Castro has resigned, says Bridget Johnson.
Bipartisan Romance: When Love Trumps Politics
Cross-political relationships can work because even "if you clash over the issues, at some point you've gotta make up," contends Bridget Johnson -- optimistic about love across the aisle on Valentine's Day.
The “Golda” Standard of Female Leadership
German chancellor Angela Merkel is a conservative. Golda Meir fought for Israel's survival in the Yom Kippur War. And who can forget Margaret Thatcher? Bridget Johnson asks: is a leader who happens to be a woman only hailed as advancement if she pursues a feminist agenda outlined by NOW or the Code Pink sisters?
Mitt and Mac Trade Barbs in California GOP Debate
PJM Simi Valley: Bridget Johnson was at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Wednesday night for the fiery Republican face-off that had Mitt Romney and John McCain sniping and trading accusations, while the other candidates grumbled over their lack of air time.
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