Having been born in December in the heart of the Great Depression (which, of course, had no heart), I learned early not to expect much in terms of celebration, especiall...
Barack Obama first came to national attention as a conciliator. It was 2004 at the Democratic National Convention and the Illinois state senator made a resounding, eloqu...
CAMDEN, S.C. — When my wickedly witty father wanted to insult someone, he’d say, “I have two words for you — and they’re not “Merry Christmas.”
At least this is what he ...
The federal regulatory state has just surpassed a dubious milestone.
Since 2005, the total net cost of the 4,432 regulations finalized has now topped $1 trillion, accord...
It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true threat of cyberwarfare in a way that — ag...
Father, as your people we cry out to you!
Your word says that if we would humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways, you will hear from heaven and heal our land. F...
Donald Trump was supposed to take over the Republican Party, but the question going forward will be whether the Republican Party takes over him.
So far the early legisla...
By the end of 2016, the United Nations will have adopted 20 resolutions against the state of Israel and four resolutions against all other countries combined. Since 2012...
In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
And all...
In 1999, I published a study regarding older and younger adults’ reactions to holiday cards. In the olden days, at the end of the 20th century, people used to send one a...
