Our world, including the United States, has known more love-filled summers than this one. We have seen widespread animosity, violence, destruction, corruption, and selfishness. Indifference, too. We chronicle a few sad updates in postcard fashion....
Americans say inflation is a very, very big problem—the country’s biggest, in fact—particularly given the companion issue of high gas prices. Here is our review of the political themes in this familiar picture....
It’s not truly about the fireworks, the parades, the food, or even the time with the family. What the Fourth of July still represents today is the very essence of our nation. Here is our annual look at the ongoing meaning of the Declaration of...
With the end of Roe v. Wade, we now will see the abortion tail viciously wagging 50 state dogs. We urge the U.S. Congress to negotiate a resolution to the problem instead. Blessed are the peacemakers....
Recent events across the pond may make Americans aware that, as we get ready to renew our 1776 vows of independence, we still can learn from Jolly Old England....
Too easily today, Americans can forget the ideals for which our flag stands. Quite frankly, the stars and stripes do not wave quite so well or so boldly when flying at half-staff. Notwithstanding the gloom, though,, our flag can and does still stream gallantly. ...
Not shockingly, 83 percent of those borrowers favor the federal government “forgiving” their debts. Here is a principled look at what the so-called cancellation of student loans really would do for our nation....
The success of Amazon, Apple, Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Microsoft, Musk (Elon), and Alphabet (the parent of Google) somehow has turned them into enemies of federal government officials, who threaten new antitrust laws and enforcement actions....
Vladimir’s disastrous invasion is a tragedy in all respects. That is the short answer to how Mr. Putin’s war is going. We count nine facets of his catastrophic failure....
“The Father of the Nation” and “The Body,” in addition to being military men, both were political independents. Today, we explore the value of independence in high executive office. ...
