Remembering the Horrors of D-Day
The men at Omaha did not believe America had to be perfect to be good—just far better than the alternative.
Forgotten Americans
Vestiges of Americana Fading Before Our Eyes
Last week was more than just the end of Howard Johnson's. It marked one more place in our culture that lost touch with its customers because the owners had little in common with them.
Pennsylvania’s Dramatic Shift Rightward Is a Warning Sign for Both Parties about Overreach
The biggest problem is that both Washington Democrats and the press seem to have no idea who comprises the Democrats’ base anymore.
2022 New Year’s Resolution
This is a spiritual war, a battle for the soul and survival of America that will be determined by our strength of will.
Recalling the Men of Bunker Hill and the American Founding
Can we still appreciate the sacrifices made for the freedoms we still have and express an appropriate level of enthusiasm for the patriots who made them possible?
There Are Deep Roots in These Mountains
Appalachia is complicated. On one hand, God, country, family, and work are the ethos of the people. On the other, the very locality of the land they love contributes to the disease of despair.
When Chuck Met Charlie
A Vietnam memorial, long overlooked.
Biden’s Union Agenda Betrays American Workers
With the PRO Act, America’s unions not only betray the average American worker, but they also betray their own legacy.
Reviving the American Dream
The American Dream is a myth. You’ve no doubt heard this before. Books (The Myth of the American Dream by D.L. Mayfield), TV shows (“Why […]
Ancient and Lonely Urban Monuments Evoke Today’s Political Division
No matter where you live in this country, hundreds of neighborhoods, farms, and communities have been erased, often without a trace, in the name of progress that tends to benefit the elite class.
Bleak Present, Bright Future
Yes, something has gone wrong in the land of the free and the home of the brave. A lot is still going wrong. But maybe there’s a way back.
The Lone Wanderers of the Revolution
Less than one-half of 1 percent of Americans serve in our armed forces, making them nearly invisible to most of us in our lives despite their call to serve all of us every waking hour of their lives.
Government Of, By, and For the Corporations?
Little by little our freedoms are being taken away by all the “bigs.” Without a course correction, we’re headed for a disastrous overreaction.
Meet the New Consensus Coalition That Wants to Rule Your Life
Could the FBI, CIA, Wall Street, Amazon, Google, China, Bill Kristol, and a bunch of seemingly “disinterested patriots” from the Bush and Clinton cabinets really be wrong about what’s best for you?
This One Weird Trick Will Keep Americans Healthy, Help Them Sleep Better, and Restore the Economy
A temporary subsidy to pick up COBRA premium payments would ensure 30 million Americans continue their coverage with employer-provided health insurance.
Are We Witnessing a Targeted Hit Against Trump Voters?
If you tried to design an attack against the president’s supporters, you couldn’t do better than what the experts have done in the name of public health.
Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy?
Though people have more money, better health care, better health, better housing, and more education, and live longer than at any time in history, they—especially young people—are unhappier than at any time since data collection began.
A Deplorable Strategy
Beyond 2020
In 2016 and since, we have learned that our ruling class has amassed the power and developed the taste to revel in making us miserable. We have also learned that to avoid this, we must undo or separate ourselves from them, their structures, and priorities.
There’s Something About Barry
It’s been 10 years since the “workplace violence” at Fort Hood. Can we finally hold President Obama accountable for his callous response?
How Trump Can Declare War on the Homeless-Industrial Complex
An executive order from President Trump declaring a state of emergency, followed by an interagency effort, could get America’s homeless crisis under control. And it could happen in months instead of interminable years.