For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities -- that's huge progress. We read more

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities -- that's huge progress. We sit now right on the cusp of losing that if we're not careful.

These guys are going to be the first people that play in the Wells Fargo Arena in a game that read more

These guys are going to be the first people that play in the Wells Fargo Arena in a game that matters. It's something they'll remember and take with them the rest of their lives.

The cameras will be recorded 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will cover exterior doors that are read more

The cameras will be recorded 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will cover exterior doors that are designated as entrances to residence halls.

I've directed traditional operas and it's been wonderful. But despite all the work they require, operettas are just plain fun.

I've directed traditional operas and it's been wonderful. But despite all the work they require, operettas are just plain fun.

Now the great winds shoreward blow, / Now the salt tides seaward flow; / Now the wild white horses play, read more

Now the great winds shoreward blow, / Now the salt tides seaward flow; / Now the wild white horses play, / Champ and chafe and toss in the spray.

It's not a black and white issue - it's not a question of whether we care or don't. It's not read more

It's not a black and white issue - it's not a question of whether we care or don't. It's not an either/or issue and does us no good to set this example for our kids or community-at-large, to reduce our concerns to simplistic clichés. Just because something has been declared legal doesn't mean that it is right.

It was fabulous, but it was a close one.

It was fabulous, but it was a close one.

In remembrance of Theresa Marie Schiavo: Issues of law and ethics,

In remembrance of Theresa Marie Schiavo: Issues of law and ethics,

The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East read more

The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East or Asia, laws and medical care are very different. We strive to make sure that travelers have the same information we as diplomats have. Americans and Western interests are targets, and Americans should be aware of that.