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Graffiti, Cigarettes, and Hotel Room Keys……..a Honeymoon Story

My wife and I arrived in Athens on September 27 for the first leg of our honeymoon. We took a 45 minute train ride from the airport to Syntagma station…

Dec 1 •

November 2023

Donald Trump Was Right

My teenage years took place during the “End of History.” This period in time refers to an essay published by Francis Fukuyama, a political science…

Nov 1 •

October 2023

The Teacher Shortage

Spending on public education, adjusted for inflation, has increased over the last several decades. According to the National Center for Education…

Oct 1 •

September 2023

The Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

Two months ago, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action. In reading the majority opinion by Justice Roberts, the three concurrences by Justice…

Sep 1 •

August 2023

My Primitive Mind and My Addiction

It’s embarrassing to admit this, but I struggle with an addiction. My addiction doesn’t involve cigarettes or alcohol. Nor does it relate to social…

Aug 1 •

July 2023

Four years ago, the New York Times published The 1619 Project. Focusing on the 400th anniversary of when enslaved Africans were brought to America, the…

Jul 1 •

June 2023

The Debate Over DEI Programs

Juneteenth is just around the corner. Truth be told, I’m not yet sure of the best way to celebrate this important holiday. I like the idea of eating at…

Jun 2 •

May 2023

Republicans and Entitlement Reform

Here are some facts courtesy of the Congressional Budget Office. Federal debt as a percentage of GDP spiked to nearly 100% of GDP during World War II…

May 1 •

April 2023

A Good Time to Talk Taxes

Tax season has arrived. It is a good time to explore debates over how much we fund the IRS. Before, when I was on Team Republican, I opposed the idea of…

Apr 1 •

March 2023

Speaker McCarthy’s Deal With The House Freedom Caucus— Good for America?

There is a big farm across the street from my neighborhood. In 2017, the white fence surrounding the farm had a huge "Farmers for Trump” sign on it. In…

Mar 1 •

February 2023

The Babysitter and the Boss: A Story of Immigration and the Need for Reform

My brother’s babysitter grew up in Central America and immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. She entered legally and, after many years, received…

Feb 1 •

January 2023

Building a More Tolerant America

I recently came across a poll from the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service that points to a major problem in our politics. While 85…

Jan 1 •

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