As part of my association with the Open House Project, I’ve written an op-ed for The Hill calling for the creation of a congressional press gallery for bloggers. I’d call it the Online Media Gallery, and it would be responsible for setting the rules and overseeing the credentialing process for citizen journalists who cover Congress. [...]

With Democrats on the verge of unveiling their comprehensive immigration reform bill, 15 Republican senators, led by Sen. Jim DeMint (S.C.), today asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to make the legislation publicly available online at least a week before it’s acted upon in the Senate. The move comes amid concerns that Democrats will rush [...]

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Sen. Jim DeMint at CPAC, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.

Welcome to the blogosphere, Sen. DeMint. My friend and DeMint aide Tim Chapman unveiled the first prototype of the South Carolina Republican’s blog today. Although Tim [...]

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guinea pig over white, originally uploaded by Mr Dã Tràng.

With my Grandma on my mind today, I thought it would only be fitting to include a photo of a guinea pig on the blog. She [...]

Two fires have struck historic buildings in Washington, D.C., today. An early morning fire destroyed Eastern Market, a popular destination on Capitol Hill. Now, details are just starting to come in about a fire at D.C.’s public library branch in Georgetown.

Congratulations to my Heritage colleague James Swanson for winning the Edgar Allen Poe Award for the best true crime book. His New York Times bestseller, “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer,” won the top prize at the Mystery Writers of America banquet in New York last Thursday. Past recipients of the prestigious Edgar include [...]

I just watched White House spokesman Tony Snow make a few remarks at his morning gaggle with reporters. He’s back at work today, one month after revealing his cancer had returned. Congratulations on a quick comeback, Tony.

One year ago today my Grandma died after courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away one day shy of her 81st birthday with my Grandpa standing beside her. Missy and I flew home to Utica that weekend to see her for her birthday, not expecting we would actually be saying goodbye.
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Today on Townhall, I write about the Majority Accountability Project, a new undertaking by two former congressional staffers who have turned to investigative journalism as a way to keep a watchful eye on House Democrats.

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Missy and Rob at RFK Stadium, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.

Two baseball games in three days. I’m lucky. After seeing the Nationals beat the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia, tonight Missy and I watched them [...]