Former President Donald Trump is slightly ahead in the polls and, as in 2016 and 2020, he is drawing massive crowds at his rallies. Some knowledgeable observers have even speculated that Trump could be on the verge of a landslide…
Conservatism and Skepticism In an era marked by political polarization and ideological entrenchment, the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin’s words resonates more profoundly than ever: “It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” As we navigate the complexities…
Is abortion the only issue that affects women’s lives? In my view, the Democrat Party is brazenly erasing womankind across the board. They support gender not sex-based rights, which seems to mean the end of sports for girls and women…
The problem with our legal system, comedian Steven Wright points out, is that “99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.” He must have hit a nerve. In 2006, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America realized their…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law by President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, 2017, provided across-the-board income tax cuts for all income levels as well as significant tax relief for American taxpayers. However, most of the…
To be a citizen is to own and be owned in turn. The civis possesses a stake in the civitas, and is entitled to a share in its common life, even as he is bound by its rules and regulations….
For more than half a century, I have been studying and writing about human migration, both internal (i.e., movement of Americans between states) and international (immigration patterns). To me, migration provides the best single indicator of the quality of life…
In the climactic scene of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Frodo, and Samwise approach the end of their quest to destroy the great Ring of Power and with it, Sauron’s evil empire. They have survived every kind of danger and…
One of my favorite bits of ancient wisdom, which I have quoted many times over the years, is the Chinese military theorist Sun Tzu’s adage that a battle is won before it is fought because it is won by choosing…
