by T. Nelson Thompson Over the holidays too many years ago, when I was little more than a toddler, I was caught in a baldfaced lie after […]
Author: Syndicated Columnist
Simple steps, not New Year’s resolutions, lead to positive change
by Sheldon Jacobson Many people see the new year as a launchpad for change using New Year’s resolutions. People may resolve to exercise more, eat healthier, drink […]
The DeSantis/drag queen philosophy
by Scott Maxwell Last weekend, my wife and I were on a cruise where we caught a New Year’s Day production of “Grease.” It’s a super-dated show. […]
Democracy means more than just holding elections
by Kevin Frazier Democracy means more than just holding elections. And, “the people” are more than just voters. Yet, “we, the people,” have allowed our role as […]
The Jan. inflation bump Americans should welcome
by Conor Sen Inflation was the bogeyman of 2022. Here at the dawn of 2023, the big question for the U.S. economy is whether or not — […]
Maps and pay phones: Give me old things for the new year
by David McGrath Unlike many of my boomer brethren, I do not yearn for the good old days. Instead, I embrace change and shed no tears for […]
How to recharge your body’s battery
by Elissa Epel My phone is showing that little red low-battery bar, and I need to plug it in immediately or lose my connection. What if I […]
So Congress is a mess. It’s supposed to be messy
by Jonah Goldberg It’s not exactly a blistering insight into how Washington works, but nothing will get you more praise and respect than being powerful and wielding […]
Triumph of congressional terrorists
by Steven Roberts “Hostage takers.” That’s how Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska described his fellow Republicans who repeatedly blocked Rep. Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker. Rep. Kat […]
A New Year’s border crisis resolution
by Martin Schram Ever true to its traditions, Official Washington has celebrated its holidays by toasting its successes, and then cruising comfortably into yet another new year. […]
