The First Amendment is the beating heart of American democracy, giving us the right to speak, think, question, criticize, worship, and organize.  And any attempt to narrow those liberties strikes at the core of who we are and how we govern ourselves Meanwhile and...

The purpose of I.C.E. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is to enforce federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.  ICE was created in 2003 under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after the September 11 attacks with the...

Sometimes I’ll run across an opinion piece that’s so spot on it must be shared.   So, today I’m including a link to “Me Too for Me, but Not for Thee” by Judd Garrett - https://juddgarrett.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Garrett begins his article by dialing back...

In a recent post Jonathan Turley opined about the growing disaster inside Britain’s National Health Service — a warning sign for any nation tempted by the political sugar high of government-run healthcare....

If you’re like most Americans, you may be wondering why Donald Trump has chosen to confront Venezuela so aggressively. While we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the Oval Office, it’s clear this dispute extends beyond just narco-trafficking and illegal...

Recently, a very dear friend and squadron mate from Vietnam sent me an article by Judd Garrett titled 4-Dimensional Chess. I read Garrett often because he is insightful and has a strong grasp of history.  I largely agree with his central premise: Donald Trump views...

English is a remarkable language, and I consider myself lucky to have grown up speaking it. Today, it also serves as the world’s primary lingua franca — a shared language that enables communication across borders and cultures. It has become the dominant tongue of...

Two days ago in the city that never sleeps Zoran Mamdani was sworn into office…and Frank Sinatra is turning in his grave.  But let’s be clear: casting a vote for a politician with socialist branding doesn’t mean New Yorkers have suddenly turned against capitalism....

Christmas occurs on the 358th day of the 12th month of the year (except leap year when it occurs on 359th) New Year’s occurs on the 1st day of the 1st month of the year – why then do we always think Christmas comes before New Year’s? And speaking of the holidays, is...