Ten states and Washington, D.C., have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Twenty-two other states, along with U.S. territories Puerto Rico and Guam, allow marijuana to be used for medical
The main problem in American politics is not the obvious polarization but the underlying reasons for it. Partisanship, angst and divisiveness are all preferable to surrendering the culture and fundamentally
Medicare for All could mean pizza for none. It sounds ridiculous. But look at what’s happening in the United Kingdom, where the government runs the health system. To combat the
The quest to make sense of America’s present political situation goes on ... and on ... and on ... and ... Oh, the heck (by which you know I mean
Recently, a judge here in Lampasas dropped charges against a woman. I know her well. There are some very serious issues going on. I was praying she would get locked
The Supreme Court weighed in late last week on a common-sense Louisiana law that would put restrictions on abortion providers, but a 5-4 ruling hardly inspires confidence. And Chief Justice
Crying “hate” is a lazy way to debate. But in the Beltway, where honest discussion and vigorous deliberation are desperately needed, the rhetorical sloth is so thick you need a
Moral authority. Hmm. Who shoe-horned that notion into the national conversation? According to former Vice President Joe Biden, moral authority is the property that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam forfeited when
With the partial government shutdown over for now – President Donald Trump will get to formally deliver the annual State of the Union address on Feb. 5. Undoubtedly, the White
The polar vortex that sent U.S. temperatures plunging last week has lifted. But what did we learn from the record-breaking cold snap that killed more than two dozen people and