Thanksgiving according to whom?
One definition of "thanksgiving" is this: "Public celebration acknowledging divine favors." The word implies an object to whom thanks should be given. Published November 23, 2022
One definition of "thanksgiving" is this: "Public celebration acknowledging divine favors." The word implies an object to whom thanks should be given. Published November 23, 2022
If an awards show were created to honor Washington politicians for the most hypocritical and contradictory positions, Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, would be among the top contenders. Published November 21, 2022
If former Vice President Mike Pence is ever in need of a character witness, he could not do much better than one statement former President Donald Trump made to him. Published November 16, 2022
Former President Donald Trump appears ready and eager to announce another run for president. Perhaps it should be on the grievance or revenge ticket. Published November 14, 2022
If Republicans could not score their "red wave" victories predicted by many pundits - and even some Democrats - in these midterm elections, what's next for them? Published November 9, 2022
Assuming the polls are right, Republicans will take over the House of Representatives by a large margin following Tuesday's election and possibly even the Senate. Published November 7, 2022
Liberalism, even socialism extending in some countries to communism, continues to spread in South and Central America. Why? Published November 2, 2022
He called himself "the last man standing," a reference to the rock 'n' roll icons of which he was among the most notable. Jerry Lee Lewis died last week at age 87. Published October 31, 2022
While President Biden is trying to win a court victory for his student debt forgiveness proposal, he should be focusing instead on the latest dreadful report by the NAEP. Published October 26, 2022
Former President Donald Trump says any member of his administration who runs for president against him -- should he decide to run again in 2024 -- would be engaging in an act of disloyalty. Published October 24, 2022
President Biden's cynical response to the border crisis by ordering out single male Venezuelans will not stop migrants coming from 40 other countries. Published October 19, 2022
If anyone ever was a better candidate for the death penalty it is Nikolas Cruz. Four years ago the then-20-year-old shot and killed 17 people, most of them students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Published October 17, 2022
The subject of "Christian nationalism" has again appeared in our political life, establishing residence in the Republican Party. Published October 12, 2022
A judge has now ruled that in a tenancy case, "it's possible for two men to both claim partnerships with a third man -- and that the man whose relationship is being questioned should have a chance to prove his claim in court." Published October 10, 2022
The next time a hurricane develops it should be named Kamala, in honor of our vice president. Why Kamala, you ask? Because, like a hurricane, the damage she causes can be substantial. Published October 5, 2022
The University of California, Berkeley is known for many things, some good and some very bad, even outrageous. Published October 3, 2022
Italy has elected its first female prime minister. Published September 28, 2022
House Republican leaders have announced a plan they are calling a "Commitment to America" in time for the November election and presumably the presidential contest two years from now. Published September 26, 2022
Supreme Court justices return to work next month following a tumultuous last session in which the majority issued some controversial rulings, most notably the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Published September 21, 2022
The saying "the chickens have come home to roost" seems to apply to the immigration policies of the Biden administration, sanctuary cities and states. Published September 19, 2022