Wildfires are continuing to plague drought-stricken California and federal funding to fight them has dried up like parched El Dorado County farmland, leading critics to say the real problem lies nearly 3,000 miles away, in Washington. For the year, more … Continue reading
Democratic presidential candidate and socialist Bernie Sanders says the United States was founded on racist principles. Sanders said, “I would hope and I believe that every person in this room today understands that it is unacceptable to judge people, to … Continue reading
One of the most common arguments against free market capitalism is, “If government doesn’t step in, the robber barons will take over.” “Robber barons” refer to the kinds of companies who supposedly wield unfair power over others. But exactly how … Continue reading
Pope Francis will hold a private meeting with Fidel Castro during his visit to Cuba later this month if the former president’s health allows it, according to three Vatican officials with knowledge of the matter. [Bloomberg News and Newsmax.com 9/10/15] … Continue reading
I published this article at DrHurd.com on 9/12/01, under the title “9/11: The Day America Grew Up.” Let’s hope this is what future historians write about yesterday’s events. If not, we won’t be here—and won’t deserve to be: September 11, … Continue reading
If poll numbers are right, Donald Trump is having an impact, and could even conceivably become president. Polls are showing him increasingly ahead among Republicans, and even having a shot at beating Hillary Clinton or whomever the Democrats end up … Continue reading
A Muslim flight attendant says she was suspended by ExpressJet for refusing to serve alcohol in accordance with her Islamic faith. In a bid to get her job back, Charee Stanley filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity … Continue reading
It’s sometimes noted that America is gradually becoming a socialist/social democratic society like those found in Europe, particularly nations like Sweden. In that context, Daniel Pipes recently wrote: Sweden is a special place. One of the richest and most peaceful … Continue reading
I really like how my friend puts it on Facebook: All right, I am going to say it. Yes, Black Lives Matter! [B]ut where are those [screaming] and rioting people when one of my friends get[s] killed by their black … Continue reading
Andy Parker, the father of the news reporter killed by her colleague yesterday told CNN and other networks, “Look, I’m for the Second Amendment, but there has to be a way to force politicians who are cowards and in the … Continue reading
The latest suicide-homicide shooter is taking the psychology of victimization to a new high — or more precisely, a new low. Bryce Williams reportedly called himself a “human powder keg.” And the rest of us, it seems, are supposed to … Continue reading
In his weekly Angelus message Wednesday, Pope Francis praised the value of hard work and a willingness to do one’s part for the common good rather than freeloading off society. Citing Saint Paul, Francis said that “anyone unwilling to work … Continue reading