Nicole Russell

Nicole Russell is a writer in Northern Virginia. She has also written for The American Spectator, Politico, National Review Online, and The Washington Times.

The Inventor of Mother's Day Disowned the Holiday, and So Should We All

The Inventor of Mother's Day Disowned the Holiday, and So Should We All

The second Sunday of May is a source of frustration and disappointment for men and women alike. More »

Romney Doesn't Need to Sweat the Evangelical Vote

Romney Doesn't Need to Sweat the Evangelical Vote

Rick Santorum may have been the first choice of the religious right, but there's little danger they'll desert the Republican Party in November. More »

Advice for Candidates: Skip Iowa

Advice for Candidates: Skip Iowa

Presidential hopefuls are obsessed with the Hawkeye State, devoting money and time that won't pay off in the end More »

Tweet, Tweet, Ching, Ching: For Small Companies, Twitter Pays

Tweet, Tweet, Ching, Ching: For Small Companies, Twitter Pays

Twitter can supercharge a word-of-mouth campaign, invigorate the street food market, and even replace the restaurant industry's comment card. More »

Parenting Is Overrated: Why the Secret to Happier Parents Is Doing Less

Parenting Is Overrated: Why the Secret to Happier Parents Is Doing Less

A new book suggests that being a parent is cheaper than you think and will make you happier than you ever imagined More »

GOP Contenders and Their Policy Wonks

GOP Contenders and Their Policy Wonks

But will they propose the same old ideas? More »

Michele Bachmann's Experience Problem

Michele Bachmann's Experience Problem

The Minnesota congresswoman steps toward the presidential ring -- but is that a good move, for her or the field? More »

CPAC Begins, but Does It Still Matter?

CPAC Begins, but Does It Still Matter?

Though 11,000 people are expected to attend the conference, its continuing relevance is being called into doubt More »

A First Look at Pawlentycare

A First Look at Pawlentycare

Minnesota's outgoing governor has a few good ideas for health-care reform in this country—and a record to prove it More »

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