The notion of a non-religious Christmas is ridiculous. But so is the insistence on the part of Christians that politicians and retailers carry out their pro-Christmas crusade.

Well, being a mom is the best job in the world.

Parents and grandparents ought to understand the importance of making sure the next generation excels - and charter schools have proven extraordinarily successful nearly everywhere they've been tried.

Most charter schools admit students by random lottery, making it impossible for them to pick only the best.

No child's future should ever be dictated by what zip code they were born in.

My advice to Republicans: Stop worrying about the 'Hispanic' vote. Focus on being true to your party platform, because the party that can deliver economic opportunity along with traditional family values will prevail with Hispanics - and most other Americans.

The idea that the Hispanic vote hinges on one issue - immigration - is the most ridiculous and patronizing notion.

Building community coalitions with pro-life groups and pro-business groups takes time.

Educating children and their parents on the universal messages of free enterprise and self-determination takes money. So does grooming political talent within the community and training and hiring Latino surrogates to bring the message to Spanish- and English-speaking media.

The voices of economic freedom, personal responsibility, and self-determination are virtually nonexistent in Hispanic communities and media.

In their zeal to show compassion, liberal community activists are quick to offer government handouts and, in the process, convey the message that people are incapable of making it on their own.

Should Americans take care of their brothers and sisters? Absolutely. We all have an obligation as individuals to care for the poor. And, yes, there is a role for government and even food stamps in this equation.

When Hispanics start businesses at two times the rate of the average population, it seems to me that fewer regulations and dictates from Washington will do more to encourage start-ups, hiring, and progress up the economic ladder.

Every American deserves a shot at the American dream.

Hispanics work hard and are willing to make tremendous sacrifices for the next generation.

When fathers are not present, government becomes the 'baby daddy' and conservative social values are harder to pass on to the next generation.

Conservatives need to demonstrate in word and deed that we genuinely care about Hispanics and want them to join us.

Government policies ought to encourage families to stay together and work hard to improve their lives, not punish them.

Minority and low-income parents are just as capable as wealthy parents of identifying schools that are providing a first class education. Stop infantilizing us and start empowering our families with choice, with freedom, and personal responsibility.

Indeed, many immigrants do not even desire U.S. citizenship, preferring a work visa that would allow them to work seasonally and to legally cross the border into their home country as needed.

The truth is, most undocumented immigrants come here for economic opportunity and the American Dream. They aren't seeking tax credits or handouts.

Interestingly, I was in D.C. in 2000, when George Bush was inaugurated. With our baby in her stroller, my husband and I were confronted with hundreds of angry protesters hell-bent on destroying what should have been a bi-partisan celebration of the 'peaceful transition of power'.

I may be brown on the outside, but on the inside, I'm all American.

My father was raised a union Democrat. He cast his first ballot for a Republican in 1980 for Ronald Reagan.