What would you think if local politicians decided to cut the size of their fire department while buildings in their city were ablaze? What about a general who orders his soldiers to stop fighting and surrender to the enemy? Published August 12, 2020
President Trump has said the potential for fraud with all mail-in voting is enormous. Published August 10, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden appears to have painted himself into a corner with his promise to select a woman to be his running mate. Published August 5, 2020
Tradition was discarded during John Lewis' funeral last week in Atlanta. There were allegations of voter suppression by Republicans and a comparison of President Trump by former President Obama to George Wallace. Published August 3, 2020
How many mainstream reporters have bothered to delve into the background and founding principles of the rapidly spreading organization Black Lives Matter to which even White CEOs are contributing gobs of money? Published July 29, 2020
The violence perpetrated in the streets of cities across America continues because state and local elected officials (all Democrats) refuse to do what is necessary to stop it. Published July 27, 2020
By brandishing their weapons, the McCloskeys possibly deterred the marchers outside their home from engaging in actions far worse than their alleged trespassing. If they are convicted, they should be immediately pardoned by the governor. Published July 22, 2020
Perhaps now is not the time in the middle of a pandemic, job losses and threats of even higher unemployment, to mention the national debt. Or, perhaps it is. Published July 20, 2020
"It is a fatal conceit to believe any one person or small group of people has the knowledge necessary to direct an economy or dictate public health behavior." Published July 15, 2020
Roger Stone says he is now plugged into that higher power. Scripture calls Him the "cornerstone." Published July 13, 2020
Pushing back against this toxic tide was once known as patriotism. Published July 8, 2020
The public wants to know if President Trump is with them, not above them. He should wear a mask. If he can't visit sick people in hospitals, then visit people who have recovered. Show some kindness, then perhaps political lightning will strike again. Published July 6, 2020
Those who oppose the Louisiana decision by the Supreme Court should increase their support of pregnancy help centers. By doing so, they will have a greater effect than waiting for Justice Roberts to again change his mind. Published July 1, 2020
In the latest of many cynical and highly political moves, the House of Representatives last week passed a measure that would transform the District of Columbia and make it the 51st state. Published June 29, 2020
What did we think would happen once boundaries were destroyed? The chaos plaguing the country today was inevitable after truth, standards and self-control were all but ignored by many in our society. Published June 24, 2020
President Trump's speech Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a toxic stream of consciousness that ignored a great opportunity to speak words of healing and unity to a divided nation. Published June 22, 2020
The president should not just use the speech to fire up his base in Tulsa but should propose something substantive that might provide, if not a solution to racial tensions, then at least begin to solve the underlying problem. Published June 17, 2020
Reforms are needed as they always are in a pluralistic nation with competing ideas, especially because of our racial history. But tearing things down, including history, does not help others rise. Published June 15, 2020
Politicians and protesters demanding police departments be de-funded, or even eliminated, might wish to ask themselves who they will call when threatened by criminals Published June 10, 2020
Let's get that contract with black America written and passed. There may never be a better time. Published June 8, 2020
