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National Columnists

Will Harris message appeal to intended audience?

Kamala Harris has officially ended the “joy” phase of her campaign, and has instead entered the “Trump is a fascist” stage. Asked at a townhall whether she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist, Harris said, “Yes, I do.” Until now, Harris has tended to make a case against Trump as ...

Will Trump or Harris ‘drain the swamp’?

When Donald Trump campaigned for president in 2016, one of his most memorable and oft-repeated promises was to “drain the swamp” in Washington, D.C. This catchy phrase resonated with millions of Americans who felt alienated from their government and frustrated with political favors. ...

Give children room to explore

One of the great things about being a parent is getting to witness your child become who they are. The process can be scary, though. Kids try on different personas in attempts to figure it all out while in an environment that is inherently unkind: school. Peers can be brutally honest and not ...

Only Congress can declare war on nation or group

Can the president fight any war he wishes? Can Congress fund any war it chooses? Are there constitutional and legal requirements that must first be met before war is waged? These questions should be addressed in a national debate over the U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and Israel. ...

Bold calculation could cost everything

It is possible that former President Donald Trump has peaked too soon. The momentum in the race feels like it has moved in his direction, and we should never underestimate the Republicans’ ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. However, it does not really seem so much that Trump ...

Carbon taxes considered unpopular in Canada

The carbon tax scam here in Canada is an abysmal failure, to the point where it’s increasingly looking like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going to have to scrap it if he wants any hope of getting re-elected. Apparently, U.S. Democratic presidential contender, Vice President Kamala Harris, ...