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PACE: Letter from Poland
Dividing Europe before the end of the Cold War was an easy task with such terms as “West versus East,” “Berlin Wall” and “Free versus Communist.” Those monikers quickly assigned a country in Europe as […]
GINGRICH: Afghanistan: overcoming defeat and denial
With each passing day in Afghanistan, the Taliban grows stronger, and the pro-American government forces grow weaker. Anecdotally, you can see the momentum building in the news coverage. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Long […]
HILL: So much freedom owed to so few
Have you ever served in the military? Has anyone in your immediate family served in the military? Has anyone you know or worked with ever served in the military? A high percentage of the 557 […]
PARKER: Republican Party future depends on more black, brown voters
Big questions remain about what exactly happened in the 2020 election. I’ve been looking over history, compiled on the Statista website, of total votes cast in presidential elections compared with the number of eligible voters. […]
HILL: Running into Walter Williams in the airport
Walter Williams had a lot of wisdom. I certainly learned a lot from him over the years. I got my first paycheck for a real job in the summer of 1978 after graduating from UNC-Chapel […]
MATTHEWS: With October comes the beauty of autumn, and the thrill of the vote
Next to springtime, autumn is my favorite season, for many reasons. For starters, the cooler temperatures are a welcome reprieve from hot, sticky summers. Along with the cooler temps comes the crisp fall air, and […]
TUCKER: The missing link
In the ongoing wake of violent rioting, America has much to be concerned about. Ben Franklin’s long forgotten quip that we have a republic “if you can keep it” suddenly seems relevant. Much in the […]