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More on the Phoenix high school rifle case
Last week, we discussed the disturbing incident at Bostrom High School in Phoenix, Arizona where a mass shooting was potentially averted when police seized an AR-15 rifle from a fifteen-year-old student who had brought it…
BREAKING: McCarthy gets debt-ceiling deal — with work requirements
Utterly predictable, although it still came about 24 hours later than I expected. On a holiday weekend when people are paying the least attention, Joe Biden finally cut a deal with Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and…
Video: There’s a solution to the nuclear waste problem, one we’ve known about for decades
Way back in October 2021, Vox released a video about nuclear power featuring Cleo Abrams. The gist of the video was that New York's then-recent decision to shut down Indian Point nuclear reactor was a bad idea. As Abrams…
Anti-Italian bias on the NYC Council
In 2021, New York City awarded a contract to a company named Dragonetti Brothers Landscaping to do some work on various public properties. That didn't wind up working out very well because business irregularities soon…
On serving your country: Sacrifice and loss
The first time I ever set eyes on John Perry, he was about an hour old and his proud dad was pointing out his squished red face to me through the maternity ward's glass window.Read More
Two trans athletes did not show up for California state finals
Last week a high school race in northern California made news after a trans athlete finished in 2nd place, pushing the 4th place finisher out of competition for the state finals. There was a similar story in southern…
The fight for Virginia — and for parents and children — in November 2023
As we focus on the start of the 2024 presidential election cycle, we'd better make sure to take note of the 2023 election. Four states will go to the polls in November for legislative elections, where all seats in eight…
What makes America work, and why it is stumbling
America is a remarkable place, and it is easy to forget what makes it unique.Read More
Bidenflation: Memorial Day barbecue staples cost more this year
It's not necessarily the meat prices that are up. It's staples and the condiments. Bidenflation has caused food prices to reach new heights and this year the Memorial Day backyard barbecues are costing more than…
All gave some, but some gave all
Being that we are once again marking Memorial Day, the title of this article clearly refers to more than just a Billy Ray Cyrus album. The phrase is generally attributed to Korean War veteran Howard William Osterkamp, who saw…