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My 50th High School Reunion
Fifty years ago, I was one of 872 students who graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Mich. Born in 1946, I and my fellow students were the vanguard of the baby boom.
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The Louisiana Senate Race: Can Republicans Close The Youth Gap?
On Nov. 4, voters in 36 states will go to the polls to choose a U.S. senator. Republicans currently control the House, but Democrats hold the Senate. The result is congressional gridlock. But if
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PRIVATIZE V.A. HOSPITAL SYSTEM
I am writing this on Memorial Day, the holiday when we remember the soldiers who died defending our nation. It is also a time to remember those who survived, but were wounded or disabled
Read More »CRUISIN’ THE CARIBBEAN
I don’t know what happened in the world in the past two weeks; Cathy and I have been cruising the Caribbean. To paraphrase Kenny Chesney: No news, no politics, no problems … almost. The
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TIME TO REFORM OUR LABOR LAWS
The United Auto Workers union was dealt a stunning defeat last week when workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga rejected their bid to organize the plant. The vote was relatively close — 712
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THERE AIN’T NO SUCH THING AS A FREE FEDERAL DOLLAR
Over the last half-century, the role of the federal government has greatly expanded. Washington is now deeply involved in elementary and secondary education, healthcare, housing, employment practices, the media, how we use our land
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TOYS YOU WON’T SEE FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas is just around the corner, and Santas are making out their lists of toys and gifts. Here are some items I think would make great gifts. But you won’t find them on any
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