If We LOVE Jesus, Shouldn’t We VOTE for Jesus’s Values?

  Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., SFO (ret.} wrote this essay. I have been an ordained Roman Catholic clergyman for 40 years.Frequently I have listened to people say. “Religion has no business involving itself in politics.”  If by that they mean their Pastor should not be advocating how they

Who Did the Political Parties Nominate as our Next President?

  This Editorial was written  by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Major political parties have nominated a candidate to be our next President.  Who are our choices? Normally, one would think that a political party has a responsibility to nominate candidates for public office that are capable, honest, trustworthy individuals, who have

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 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

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

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

Who Will Replace Cheri Bustos? You Decide.

This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. He stated, “Full disclosure: As Assistant Professor of English at Western Illinois University and President of the W.I.U. Federation of Professors, I led the drive for “Collective Bargaining” in 1973. Later, I supported Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Presidential nomination.”

Democracy on the Rocks: Can We Save It?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. It’s Primary time and the political ads are on the air. Unfortunately, these 30 second spot commercials do persuade voters.  That is a danger to our Democracy, because these adds are frequently an appeal to our emotions and devoid of any factual material.

Lord, Help Ukraine; the USA Is on Its Way to Save It

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. Most people would agree that you don’t put out a fire by throwing gasoline on it.  Yet our foreign gurus are doing just that, in regards to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  The deranged mentality of our Government seems to be, that the best way

Why Teach about Slavery?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. Certain Republican politicians have sought to re-invent a race strategy, in the fashion of former President Richard Nixon, in order to scare white voters into voting for them. Were it not for that fact, this question about teaching the history of slavery would

Too Poor to Buy Health Insurance?  You Don’t Stand a Chance.

This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Most people are aware that medical care is expensive.  Health Insurance also is expensive.  Health Insurance is “pre-paid” medical care.  If you don’t use it this year, you may need it next year.  It is risk sharing.  No one knows