The Left’s performative outrage

What a news cycle we’re having.

A wish list for 2026

Listening to the usual legacy media suspects, one might think 2025 was an apocalyptic wasteland -- an authoritarian fever dream brought on by the return of Donald J. Trump to the Oval Office. The reality looked very different. This past year was, in many ways, a pretty great and clarifying one.

Government controls too much land

In which jurisdiction does the federal government own a higher percentage of the land? Is it in the District of Columbia, which sits on the East Coast and serves as the nation’s capital, or is it in California, which sits on the West Coast and is one of the 50 states?The answer is California.

How artificial intelligence undermines education

If you want to develop human intelligence, you can’t let students rely on artificial intelligence.Generative AI will transform the world, even if no one is quite sure what the end product will look like.

Why science can’t disprove the virgin birth

If you aren’t a Christian, the Christmas story can seem as far-fetched as Santa Claus.Billions of people have celebrated Christmas this year. It’s much more than a reason to decorate and spoil your kids or grandkids.

What, exactly, does the Right stand for?

Years of bickering over the meaning of American conservatism and the identity of the American Right, which had already escalated in the conspiracy-filled aftermath of coalition lynchpin Charlie Kirk’s horrific assassination, reached a fever pitch at Turning Point USA’s recent AmericaFest conference...

In the dark in San Francisco

We were at my brother’s residence in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco -- watching the college football playoffs -- when my sister, who lives in San Francisco’s Richmond District where I was planning on spending the night, texted to let us know that the power was out in her...

Chanukah is relevant for everyone -- but not in the way one might think

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Chanukah -- which began Dec. 14 -- has always been one of my favorites.

Revive the lost art of matchmaking

Forget Christmas socks, board games or even cash. The gift many single young adults want most is a spouse. Put on your Santa hat and keep your eyes out for potential matches.Marriage is a bedrock societal institution.

Remembering Kerrville

Sending blessings to Kerrville, Texas and surrounding counties this Christmas season. We all love you.Ms. Sheryl Lynn Key and Lampasas County citizens