As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented and daring event succeeded. Two decades ago, I set out to write a book about the events known as the ...
One way our nation's most "prestigious" newspapers show they're Democrat Party propaganda sheets is when their fashion critics apply all of their tawdry partisan biases to their evaluations of the clothes of politicians (or their spouses). Robin Givhan of The Washington Post was a ...
Americans are routinely told that our nation is hopelessly divided, irredeemably flawed and perhaps even in terminal decline. Public polling reflects this pervasive frustration, pessimism and anomie. If someone halfway around the world only followed the polls, he might be forgiven for believing our republic is all but over. But something remarkable is happening during the 2026 World Cup, which is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Fans from all across the world have arrived in America -- and they are absolutely (SET ITAL)loving(END ITAL) it. We too often take our ...
There is a coherent worldview behind the vice president's foreign policy and that is exactly the problem. J.D. Vance does not stumble into the outcomes he produces. He believes in them. He sees a tripartite world with America secured in its own hemisphere, Russia dominant across its near ...
As we embark on celebrating this nation’s 250th anniversary, I reflect on whether freedom is real or just an illusion. Here are some of my thoughts: I have the freedom to choose my profession; however, I could be terminated without reason at the discretion of my employer. I have the freedom ...
When I was younger, going to Neiman’s Family Market was a weekly routine. Like other weekend errands with my parents, my brother and I were often rewarded with a slurpee from 7-11 or getting to listen to Sunday afternoon polka or opera on the radio (for me, this was a treat). As we got a ...
