Nolan Wells
Race questions taint tragedy of teen drowned in Mississippi
Everyone wants answers, and they may be forthcoming.
Stu Bykofsky
Birthright Citizenship
Who is “selling out” America?
In recent years there have been more births to Chinese women than to American women on Saipan
Stu Bykofsky
Happy 7th to me
I am a centrist, sometimes leaning left, sometimes leaning right. I believe in the rule of law as protection against anarchy and chaos. I also believe facts matter.
July 4th
Guest essay: How Democratic Socialist Mamdani sees the 4th
That legacy of every generation of Americans insisting that the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness extends to them, too, is no relic of the past.
Illegal immigration
Law makers must not be law breakers
Mamdani was given a quick shove by Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, saying the New York mayor could provoke a Constitutional crisis, and called on fellow Democrats to condemn Mamdani’s stance.
independence Day
For July 4th: “America” is NOT the government. It is the ideal
I don’t always love America’s government, its elected leaders, its thought leaders, its schools, its police, its media, its conspicuous consumption.But . . .
Democratic Socialists
Democratic Socialists: Learn what they’re up to
The political and economic system is failing the working class, billionaires control access to basic human needs, the capitalist system is the cause of violence, unemployment, and climate change, they say
Political Pundits
Beware the partisans of punditry
It took the Conservatives (known as Tories) 14 years to screw the pooch and get driven from power. It took Labour two years to get rocked. How’s that for progress?
Iran Peace Plan
Negotiating with Iran is the wrong choice
On his Saturday, June 20 show, referencing the peace plan, Smerconish concluded it was the best of three bad choices. I disagree.
Iran Peace Plan
Trump’s peace plan is a piece of work
Iran will be able to start selling oil immediately, offering relief to the economic boot on Iran’s neck. The crippled economy was a prime lever the U.S. had over Iran. Trump has traded it away for promises.
Iran Peace Plan
If you don’t have facts, shut the fuck up
The U.S. and Iran are giving different descriptions of what is in it.
Grade Inflation
Q: How does a student fail in Philly? A: He doesn’t
It is wrong-headed social rot, perpetrated by the notion that enforcing enduring standards might affect a student’s erroneous perception of self-worth.