In God We Trust
President Eisenhower's decision to make “In God We Trust” our national motto had nothing to do with forcing his own flavor of Christianity upon the citizens of the United States.
Lockdown Suicides on the Rise
“There has been another cost that we’ve seen, particularly in high schools. We’re seeing, sadly, far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID."
John Wayne’s Heroes and Anti-Heroes
Imperfect in life, he played imperfect men who are nonetheless worth looking up to, even today.
Minor Compliments for Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler
Other mayors around the country, perhaps Lori Lightfoot and Bill de Blasio, could learn a thing or two from him.
Hollywood’s New Era of McCarthyism
This time, anyone who deviates in his politics, skepticism, or principles from Hollywood’s progressive culture is suspect.
Happy Birthday, Hunter S. Thompson
On July 18, we can fondly remember a bygone era of journalism.
Could Trump Alienate His Base?
If the election becomes a referendum on the American way, then Trump could be off the hook for his failures.
Jaws 45 Years Later
Unlike most summer blockbusters made today, Jaws is every bit as dramatic and compelling as the best Oscar-bait.
At the Rally to Save a Teddy Roosevelt Statue
A group of about 150 gathered over the weekend to protest the removal of a statue honoring the 26th president.