314 Action Congratulates 4 Endorsed Candidates

Today, 314 Action, the premier Pro-Science Political Organization, congratulates Representative Sean Casten (IL-06); Representative Bill Foster (IL-11); Representative Eric Sorenson (IL-17); Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14. [These candidates won] their Primaries and advanc[ed] to the General Election. President and Founder of 314 Action, Shaughnessy Naughton, released the following statement “314 Action

Reward the Good, and Discourage the Bad: Sound Reasonable?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We used to expect “good behavior” from our public celebrities and especially those who held high office, such as Governor, Legislator, and President. We felt that they should be held up as an example for our children to follow. Since Mr. Donald

We Must Preserve Our Values Here and Abroad

Supposedly, as a Nation, we value a democratic society where everyone has the same legal rights and responsibilities. Ideally, everyone can live together peacefully in spite of their different nationalities, religious beliefs, and ethnic background. However, that belief was not thought through at the founding of our Nation. Originally, only

When Will Mass Media Focus on Serious Issues?

This essay was written by Dr. Arthur C. Donart, PhD, Korean Veteran. I wish our media would focus its attention on the issues that confront us, rather than the cheap shots that politicians are taking to discredit their opponents. So, Nikki Haley changed her mind about raising the gas tax.

Chaos or Solutions: Our Problems and Our Choice

This essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. The political season is here already, thanks to being so close to Iowa. Unfortunately, we are bombarded with all the political ads of G.O.P. Presidential wannabes. These ads do give us some insight into the bankruptcy of the Republican Party. Vote

What Causes Transgenderism?

Jennifer Finney Boylan is a Professor of English at Barnard College of Columbia University and a fellow at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Her most recent book is Mad Honey, co-written with Jodi Picoult. There they are, in their Chevrolet Colorado, five dudes bouncing up and down, as

Woke? Our Transgender Friends and Neighbors Are Wide Awake.

Award-winning political journalist, John L. Micek, is Editor-in-Chief of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star in Harrisburg, PA. Let’s get a few things out the way right now. Transgender rights are human rights. Transgender women are women. Transgender men are men. And children who are coming to terms with their sexual and gender

What Would be a Christian Response to LGBTQ?

This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, S. F. O.; Ph. D. It may sound like a silly question. However, given the fact that there are so many different answers coming from denominations and people who identify as being Christian, I thought it would be worth the effort

The State of Joe Biden’s Union

Robert Reich wrote this essay the day before President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union Address, Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Reich is a former United States Secretary of Labor. How can inflation be dropping at the same time job creation is soaring? It has taken one of the oldest Presidents

When Is a Newspaper Not a Newspaper?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. Recently I received a copy of The Epoch Times in the mail. At the bottom of the front page in bold print was this, “Accuracy & Integrity: The Epoch Times was founded in 2000 as an independent newspaper with the goal to restore

George Santos: Illusion vs Reality, Should a Fake Be Allowed to Govern?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. A recent election in a New York Congressional district has raised some serious questions concerning our democratic form of Government. By a narrow margin, 37-year old George Santos, the Republican candidate, was declared the winner. He campaigned on his background as being

DCCC Statement on Eric Sorensen Win in IL-17th

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney issued the following statement on Eric Sorensen’s win, in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. “Congratulations to Eric Sorensen on this hard-fought victory and for keeping this competitive district blue. As a meteorologist, Eric has earned the trust

Bustos Statement on Illinois’ 17th Congressional District Election

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued a statement following the news that Eric Sorensen was elected to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: “Yesterday, the residents of Northwest and Central Illinois chose to stand for democracy, freedom and a future where we work together, instead of tearing each

Negative Political Advertising: Would a Politician Lie to You?

Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. “Would a politician lie to you?” I asked my friends at the Coffee Shop. They said, “Stupid question.” “They’re all a bunch of liars.” I responded, “Then why are you going to vote for them?” That ended the conversation. I don’t know

Biden Angers MAGA Republicans. But He Isn’t Wrong.

Elwood Watson is a Professor of History, Black Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies at East Tennessee State University. He is also an Author and Public Speaker. Predictably, many Republicans melted into volcanic spasms and hissy fits, after President Joe Biden delivered his speech in Philadelphia, PA, [Thursday, September 1,