Jones Act Keeps America Prepared for War in Times of Peace

This editorial was written by Peter Roff. Although it’s cliche, Memorial Day reminds us that freedom isn’t free.  It costs us, sometimes dearly. This is especially true when we find ourselves unprepared, for a conflict we probably should have expected to be drawn into.  America was not ready for World

Vacationers of a Certain Age

This essay was written by Danny Tyree. My family has just finished an Orlando-area vacation.  While my wife is several years younger than I am, it’s blindingly more obvious than ever, that I’m at an awkward age as a tourist. I’m in that “no man’s land” between pushing a stroller

They Hate; Trump Wins

This editorial was written by Michael Reagan. Donald Trump’s many enemies are becoming more and more frustrated. A year into Robert Mueller’s great Russian fishing expedition, the President they desperately want to impeach is still in office. The liberal media and Democrats have spent a year beating Trump over the

Protests in Iran Require Care and Nuance

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Graham F. West.  He is the Communications Director for Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project, although views expressed here are his own.  Reach West at gwest@trumancnp.org. In the final days of 2017, protests erupted and quickly spread to cities

From Russia With Love…Sort Of

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Blair Bess.  He is a Los Angeles-based television writer, producer, and columnist.  He edits the online blog Soaggragated.com, and can be reached at BBess.soaggragated@gmail.com. Americans who lived through the Cold War were taught that the Soviet Union was not our friend. They possessed

For Californians, 2018 Looks Like a Rough Year

Editor’s note:  This editorial was written by Joe Guzzardi. He is a Californians for Population Stabilization Senior Writing Fellow. Contact him at joeguzzardi@CAPSweb.org. From ecological, financial, and social perspectives, my native California has had a rough year, and 2018 may not be better. Ecologically, the worst disaster to hit California

New Year’s Absolution

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Jason Graves.  He is an award-winning humor columnist from East Texas, TX. His columns have been featured in Texas Escapes magazine, The Shreveport Times, The Longview News Journal, and The Kilgore News Herald. Contact Graves at susanjase@sbcglobal.net. I’ve never been one to make

Americans Can Bake Hamburger Buns!

This editorial was written by Joe Guzzardi.  Guzzardi is a Californians for Population Stabilization Senior Writing Fellow. Contact him at joeguzzardi@capsweb.org. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at Chicago’, IL’s, Cloverhill Bakery, that netted 800 illegal alien employees, can be looked at two ways. First, management at the bakery,

Advice for President Trump

This essay was written by Michael Reagan. Dear Mr. President: I have some more friendly but important advice for you. It’s not about your itchy Twitter finger or your golf game. I’ll take the great Ernie Els’ word for it, that you don’t need any golf tips from me. After

Ratholes of Washington

This editorial was written by Michael Reagan. Ratholes. Both parties in Washington can’t stop going down their favorite rathole. And the rest of us poor civilians from coast-to-coast and in-between have to watch–and suffer. The entire Country has been poisoned by the constant “I hate you more than you hate

Celebrate your Freedom to Oppose President Trump

Christine Flowers is an attorney and a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. Halima hid under the bed and tried not to watch as the soldiers slit her brother’s throat. It was 1999 in Sierra Leone, and the Country was in the middle of a bloody civil war. Halima waited

The Alternative Facts Administration

Editor’s note:  John L. Micek is the Opinion Editor and Political Columnist for PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, PA. So, this is the funhouse mirror of a White House that the American public will be treated to, for the next four years. The day after brand, spanking new Trump administration spokesman

Stop Freaking Out About Trump

Editor’s note:  Rick Jensen is Delaware’s award-winning conservative talk show host on WDE. Take a breath, America. People are only freaking out, because our new President is a Republican. Today, most Americans agree Ronald Reagan was one of our greatest, most effective Presidents. Back in the 1980’s, the press ran

Letter to the Editor

The Cottonwood 4-H Club and the Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the sponsors, businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated their time, services, and money to make this year’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest a success. Nearly 300 children participated in the