Category: Opinion

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio created quite a stir at last week’s Munich Security Conference by emphasizing shared European and American heritage as the bedrock of Western civilization. He called on European nations to defend and preserve this legacy, highlighting contributions such as rule of law, universities, and scientific…

For decades, Jewish organizations, civil rights groups, philanthropists, educators, and elected officials have poured billions of dollars, countless hours, and enormous institutional energy into fighting antisemitism. Conferences, task forces, security grants, Holocaust education mandates, interfaith dialogues, campus trainings, corporate diversity seminars, social media campaigns, and public statements of solidarity have…

U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s June 12, 1987 address at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate remains one of the most potent speeches in modern history, directly challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev with the iconic command to “tear down this wall.” Reagan’s European trip began June 3rd with a stay at Venice’s Villa Condulmer,…

By Paul F. deLespinasse Thursday, 19 February 2026 02:50 PM EST The United States has around 900 billionaires and 24,000,000 millionaires. None will live forever. About $4 trillion (with a T!) will be inherited annually for the next 30 years from all estates. Most Americans will inherit little or nothing….

By Marc Rotterman Wednesday, February 18, 2026 A recent review of media coverage revealed extensive interviews with U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), the senior senator from North Carolina. In recent weeks, Tillis has been vocal in his criticism of President Donald Trump and key members of his administration, including Secretary…

By Irit Tratt Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:19 PM EST As Americans celebrate our nation’s 250th year of independence, U.S. citizens are commemorating this historic birthday by reigniting a patriotic consciousness while reflecting on how best to preserve our nation’s unique identity. Despite facing opposition from the overwhelming majority of…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s February 14 address at the Munich Security Conference drew widespread praise from attendees, including a standing ovation. The speech was lauded by U.S. President Donald Trump, who called it “fantastic” on Truth Social. Rubio, drawing on his extensive experience in U.S. Senate and state…

The Census Bureau recently reported that America’s population was 341.8 million on July 1, 2025, which is a 10.2 million increase, or 3%, from the 331.6 million on July 1, 2020. Three Republican mega-states skyrocketed by 5.09 million residents for a sensational 50% of the nation’s growth. Texas exploded by…

Decades ago, the Democratic Party was led by presidents Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy, who were proud of their country and its citizens. These leaders would never have embarked on a foreign policy “apology tour,” as did President Barack Obama. Truman or Kennedy would never have allowed millions of…

By Michael Dorstewitz Friday, 13 February 2026 10:38 AM EST The Trump administration announced Thursday that it had removed all legal basis for federal climate regulations by repealing the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health. This action frees up the U.S. auto industry from complying with federal…