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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Air Travel Cronyism Falls Short in Senate
It’s that time of year again, when millions of Americans travel to visit friends and family for the holidays. The experience will be a headache for many, thanks in part to the government’s security theater, though also due to unfriendly airline practices. But believe it or not, it can get worse.
Why Trump Should Consider a Post-Twitter Presidency
In sum, Trump has outgrown the Twitter wars. He should now just declare victory and retire as Twitter champ.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Jerusalem
I’m a bit late, but finally: Jerusalem. The bottom line is that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is vintage Trump — a bold negotiating move by a guy who is willing to take risks to actually get things done.
A Justice Majority Allowed This Murderer to Roam Free
It was 19 years ago, when Hoa Quang Ha drove up to a Chinese restaurant in San Jose, California, with his accomplice, Binh Thai Luc, who had come to the United States from Vietnam.
No Neutral Ground: The Problem of Net Neutrality
On Nov. 21, the Federal Communications Commission announced plans to revisit its Obama-era internet regulations. It seems likely that the resulting vote will repeal the policies often referred to as net neutrality.
Sex Scandal (Part Three): The Victimization of America’s Children
If recent headlines have you thinking that women are the most frequent victims of sexual harassment, think again.
Libs on Speech: Succumb, All Ye Faithful
Churches used to be where people went to escape the turmoil of the world. Now, with an outbreak of violence, the turmoil is coming to *them*.
In the Oval Office
Approximately two dozen faith-based leaders were invited to a Christmas lunch Monday in the Eisenhower Building, part of the White House complex. As I was driving to the lunch, I received a call telling me that we might be able to say “Hello” to President Trump in the Oval Office.
Still Dawdling Over Deadly Diversity Visas
Capitol Hill’s national security priorities are screwier than a Six Flags roller coaster.
Robert Mueller’s Valentine Writers
A cascade of embarrassing details has poured out over the last few weeks on how special counsel Robert Mueller’s staff is a gang of Democratic partisans with a rooting interest in Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Let’s Liberate Blacks From Left-Wing Politics
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows yet another perspective on the deep racial division in our country.
Liberate Food Trucks
Laura Pekarik bakes cupcakes and sells them from a food truck. Her truck provided a great opportunity, letting her open a business without having to spend big to hire a staff and rent space in a building.
How to Deal With Bullies
This week, America found a new cause to rally around: Keaton Jones. Keaton is a middle school student who was apparently viciously bullied at school for the crime of having a scar on his head from the removal of a tumor.
Moral Values and Customs vs. Laws
Society’s first line of defense is not the law but customs, traditions and moral values.
Sessions’ First Year: A Breath of Fresh Air After Years of Obama Scandals
The accomplishments in just the past 12 months bode well for the Trump administration going forward.
Obama-Appointed Judge Says Transit Authority Can Ban Christmas Ads
A federal judge appointed to the bench by President Obama says the public transit authority in Washington, DC, has the right to ban religious-themed Christmas advertisements.
Tax Reform Could Be the GOP’s ObamaCare
Will the tax reform effort be the GOP’s version of Obamacare? I don’t know, and neither does anyone else. We have little idea what the final legislation will look like, and even if we did, it’s hard to predict its overall effect.
Former Top Spy Rethinks Attacks on New President
“Mr. Trump continues to exhibit paranoia about American intelligence agencies,” wrote the NeverTrump conservative Max Boot in the New York Times a week or so before the president took office.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
College: Holiday Decorations Should be Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive
The social justice warriors in charge of The College at Brockport in New York are urging holiday decorators to deck their halls and don their gay apparel with a flair for cultural sensitivity and inclusion.
Global Agricultural Boom: A Million Thanks to Climate Change!
Global cereal (grain) production has reached record levels in 2017. Credit for the increase usually goes to agrochemicals and other advanced agricultural technology. However, there are two other key contributors — carbon dioxide and climate change.