Steve Chapman is a columnist and editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune.
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Overreaching on Gay Marriage
Voters should decide the future of same-sex marriage-not federal judges.
Dueling Protests
The socially conservative Summer for Marriage Tour hits Madison, Wisconsin
The Obsolescence of Federal Censorship
Do Americans really need protection from an onslaught of indecent broadcasting?
The FBI Closes a Window to the Truth
Why federal investigators should use recording devices
How Republicans Made Their Peace with Sodomy
The GOP's selective case against judicial activism
Why, Oh, Why Doesn't Obama Save Us?
Why a president who does too much is far more dangerous than one who does too little
The Supreme Court Hears the Sounds of Silence
Why the high court was wrong to limit the scope of the Miranda warning
Unveiling the Truth About Burqa Bans
In a free society, no one should be forced to integrate
How Should Justices Judge?
Striking a balance between liberal and conservative legal theories
The Truth About Gun Sales to Terrorists
Should suspected terrorists be barred from buying guns?
Congress Accelerates Out of Control
Understanding that government is not the main source of auto safety improvements
Meeting Stupidity with Stupidity
For every action, there is an equal and opposite overreaction
The Failure of Surveillance Cameras
When it comes to preventing and solving crimes, cameras are about as useful as a pet rock.
How Starving Government Still Gets Fat
Tax cuts aren't enough. We need to reduce the size and scope of government.
The Right Protection for Airline Passengers
Why an airline passengers' bill of rights is a bad idea
Nursing Our Way Out of a Doctor Shortage
Why it's time to loosen the regulations on nurse practitioners
Obama's "Unilateral Disarmament" is Neither
Why the only thing worse than a world with nuclear weapons is a world without them.
Dying People Shouldn't Have to be Beggars
It's time to consider the economics of organ transplants
Chicago's Pointless Handgun Ban
Why draconian gun control laws never work
Safe Toyotas, and Other Surprises
Driving is a hazardous activity, but that's rarely because of unsafe cars.
