A common misconception about the House Divided speech is that Lincoln believed the Union would destroy itself as a result of its inability to regulate the spread of slavery. This is not the case ...

In fact, there was a period in the history of new political parties in the United States from the 1850s until the 1890s, which centered around issues of American nationalism, modernization and race.

But if Trump comes up short again and the GOP comes up short again in either the House or Senate or both, it’s not going to be hard to pinpoint what went wrong: The GOP is likely too divided to ...

Apr. 30—Can't we all just get along? In the state Legislature, you'd think that would be the mantra of the Republican minority in both the House and Senate. But alas, that's not the case, which ...

A home for sale sign is seen. Gerry Broome/AP Images. It's a sign of our resilience in the face of undeniable challenges. In just four years, the income required to comfortably afford a home ...

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” So said Abraham Lincoln in his “House Divided” speech, given 165 years. Many describe contemporary America in the same terms. … ...

Love, underpinned by respect, communication, and a dash of humor, can indeed keep a divided house standing strong. The key lies in embracing differences and staying focused on what truly matters ...

To meet the president’s Friday deadline, the speaker will have to corral his party into accepting a bill several have ...