Jack DeVine is a retired nuclear energy executive. He is a 1965 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a nuclear submarine officer. He is a lifelong reader, an author, and a passionate observer of current events. He writes a weekly op-ed column for print and online distribution and is a regular contributor to The Patriot Post.
In his professional career, Jack led the planning and engineering for the safe multi-year recovery work at Three Mile Island following the nuclear accident there in 1979. He served in senior executive positions, including engineering Vice President at GPU Nuclear, Chief Closure Officer at the Savannah River Site, Senior Vice President and General Manager — US and Latin America Nuclear Operations with WorleyParsons, and Chief Decommissioning Officer at the Sellafield Nuclear site in the United Kingdom. He was cofounder and chairman of Polestar Applied Technology, a successful nuclear consulting firm serving U.S. and international clients.
Seeing Through the Trump Caricature
Maybe, just maybe, “making America great again” is exactly what he intends.
Our Next Vice President?
Donald Trump’s choice of J.D. Vance as his running mate is a big deal.
The Almost Assassination — Our National Slap Upside the Head
Last week’s nearly successful assassination of former President Donald Trump was a long-overdue rude awakening.
The Wheels Are Coming Off
We all need a more balanced look at the series of crises facing our great nation.
Independence Day
Some 248 years ago, our Founders set the course; now, we’re losing our way.
The Boys of Summer
Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a way, once more, to let our kids be kids?
Last-Minute Debate Prep
Candidates, let’s skip the name-calling and platitudes. Instead, tell us how you propose to deal with very real problems.
American Anti-Semitism, Unpacked
It’s not complicated: There’s no room in our nation for either anti-Semitism or pro-terrorist activism. None.
Decision Time: One America or No America?
Hyper-partisanship is not just a matter of harsh words, it’s reckless behavior. We must deal with it.
The Lawfare Fallout, For Real
Like a rogue virus, a hijacked justice system can hurt everyone it touches.
Is Anyone Above the Law? No, But…
Big Brother is doing much more than just watching you.
It’s Still Memorial Day
Honoring the priceless contribution — and ultimate sacrifice — of members of our Armed Forces can teach us something about how to operate our government.
The Placekicker’s Extra(ordinary) Point
We pretend to celebrate diversity and inclusion — then one person dares to contradict the new orthodoxy, and the world goes nuts.
Stop the Bleeding. Now.
The vaunted 2020 “Big Lie” will be forever superseded by the 2024 “Big Truth”: an election indelibly tainted by the actions of our own government.
Collegians for Terrorism
Are the pro-Hamas protests roiling college campuses an exhibition of naïve student activism or much more?
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Michael Reagan Democrats Are the Enemy of Democracy
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Rich Lowry Sorry, Everyone — Oswald Still Acted Alone
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Erick Erickson Losing (Con)Troll
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Gary Bauer Lame Duck Lies
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Victor Davis Hanson Coup Upon Coup Upon Coup
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Josh Hammer The Bloodless Coup of Joe Biden Will Not Work Out Well for Democrats
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Tim Graham Sanitizing Violent, Flag-Burning Pro-Hamas Protesters
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The Washington Stand Blocks From Capitol, Anti-Semitic Activists Burn U.S. Flags, Raise Palestinian Flags in Their Place
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Mark Alexander Profiles of Valor: MAJ Richard Bong (USA), American Ace of Aces
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Michael Barone Facing the Consequences of Presidents Choosing Their Successors
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David Harsanyi By the Way, Kamala Harris Is a Dangerous Authoritarian
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Allen West The Preeminent Constitutional Duty of an American President
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The Babylon Bee Criminals in Congress Begin Helpfully Holding Signs to Identify Themselves
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