Opinions

Why you should care about politics and elections

“ Follow politics? No way, it is too much work to find out the truth!”“Vote, why? It doesn’t count anyway.”What I am learning is that if you don’t vote, by not voting you are actually voting for the opposition.
The excitement for Kamala is gone

The excitement for Kamala is gone

The excitement for Kamala is gone

EDITOR’S NOTE: Laura Hollis is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Ben Shapiro.When Kamala Harris first jumped into the 2024 race, the joy was palpable. Every major Democrat leapt to celebrate. The legacy media uncorked the Champagne.
Government workers exceed population of Florida

Government workers exceed population of Florida

Government workers exceed population of Florida

The state of Florida had a population of 22,610,726 as of July 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That ranked third among all states -- exceeded only by Texas, which had a population of 30,503,301; and California, which had a population of 38,965,193.
Israel needs victory, not a ceasefire

Israel needs victory, not a ceasefire

Israel needs victory, not a ceasefire

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dennis Prager is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Victor Joecks.Aceasefire may temporarily stop fighting, but it’s overwhelming military victory that brings the possibility of lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pastors in America: Where do you stand?

For many years we have struggled with this question: “Why do most church pastors oppose political discussion in their churches and particularly in their sermons?” History tells us there were two prominent events causing pastors to shun away from anything political.
LAURA HOLLIS

LAURA HOLLIS

It’s time to eliminate tenure in academia

California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a law banning legacy and donor considerations in admissions at all private colleges and universities in the state. California is the fifth state to do so, following Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia.
TERENCE P. JEFFREY

TERENCE P. JEFFREY

Justice finally served -- after 40 years

It was a seven-story building that sat along the Mediterranean and looked out over the sea. That was the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983. On April 18 of that year, it was targeted by a recently formed Iranian-backed terrorist group.