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Throughout 2017 and into 2018, I hoped that a moment would come when Republicans would see Donald Trump clearly. But years ago, I accepted that the scales-falling-from-the-eyes revelation will never come for the MAGA faithful. They are too invested. Still, as a recent Chicago Tribune report ...
For some years now, conservatives who believe in free markets and limited government have been labeled RINOs — “Republicans in name only” — as GOP liberals or moderates have historically been known. The MAGA movement flings this term as an insult and a signal that respecting the ...
Seven months from now, on Aug. 6, 2026, Kansas voters will see on their primary ballots an amendment to the state constitution that they can vote “yes” or “no” on: The citizens of Kansas who are qualified electors shall elect the justices of the supreme court. The rules applicable for ...
A most American of movies, “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,” is a morality tale about what happens when intimidation goes unanswered. The Clanton gang marauds through Tombstone, flashing their guns and humiliating townspeople. Feeding on fear, their bullying escalates as decent people avoid ...
I’m not sure what to call the new era we seem to be entering. But I am sure it will make people poorer. Let’s start with some basics. Imagine you inherit a thriving department store chain. Rather than listen to experts on consumer trends, supply-chain logistics, human resources, etc., you ...
In recent days, the government in America has not only failed to protect the freedom of speech, it has attacked it. Like authoritarians throughout history, it has sought to silence the speech it hates and fears. But most authoritarians did not have a Constitution that was written as an ...