There is a coherent worldview behind the vice president's foreign policy and that is exactly the problem. J.D. Vance does not stumble into the outcomes he produces. He believes in them. He sees a tripartite world with America secured in its own hemisphere, Russia dominant across its near abroad ...
When I was younger, going to Neiman’s Family Market was a weekly routine. Like other weekend errands with my parents, my brother and I were often rewarded with a slurpee from 7-11 or getting to listen to Sunday afternoon polka or opera on the radio (for me, this was a treat). As we got a ...
As we embark on celebrating this nation’s 250th anniversary, I reflect on whether freedom is real or just an illusion. Here are some of my thoughts: I have the freedom to choose my profession; however, I could be terminated without reason at the discretion of my employer. I have the freedom ...
Americans are routinely told that our nation is hopelessly divided, irredeemably flawed and perhaps even in terminal decline. Public polling reflects this pervasive frustration, pessimism and anomie. If someone halfway around the world only followed the polls, he might be forgiven for believing ...
Life is full of milestones. They are the opportunities to push pause on the daily grind, and to reflect on the journey. Last weekend, our oldest daughter turned 16 (on Mother’s Day at that!). It’s an important checkpoint in the parenting stage. Our child is quickly becoming an adult, and ...
"Don't confuse me with the facts. My mind is made up." That poignant little phase has been part of our political fabric for years. You name the issue and it applies. Someone against something knows they are right and those in favor feel the same way. For example back when one of the growth ...