Whitewashing history one museum exhibit at a time by Elwood Watson Slavery is the latest issue that has drawn Trump's ire. “The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible... More
A Day at the beach by Alexandra Paskhaver Going to the beach is not for the faint of heart. The female wing of the family decided to take a trip... More
Men, are you reading enough fiction? by Danny Tyree Tyrades! by Danny Tyree “Here’s a novel idea: read more fiction,” blared the headline of a recent Wall Street Journal article by... More
Gavin Newsom's fight isn't pretty, but it's the war we must win by Dick Polman I’ll spare you the line about how Democrats always bring knives to a gunfight. It’s just sweet that - finally! - there’s... More
The tiresome tale of Amanda Knox by Christine Flowers The Amanda Knox story has always stuck in my craw. She and her narrative of persecution annoy me. Why am I writing... More
Government runs on gobbledygook by Tom Purcell I attended a meeting with the Deputy Director of Gobbledygook — and his interpreter — to learn why government rules, regulations and... More
Redistricting fight: Top ten cartoons of the week by Daryl Cagle What do people want to read about in the waining days of summer? Gerrymandering. In Texas, at the behest of Donald Trump,... More
Make peace like sausage - in private by Michael Reagan Making Sense by Michael Reagan “Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” That famous – and accurate... More
Be like Homer Simpson by Alexandra Paskhaver We all should be more like Homer Simpson. Now, I know Homer is a fat, bald cartoon character, but hear me out.... More
The crisis among American men by Elwood Watson Men in America are in a state of crisis. Numerous factors are to blame, and typically, the left and right have targeted... More
Californians souring on Newsom by Joe Guzzardi The wonder is how someone who has reached such high elected office could be so clueless about the political game's fundamentals. Gavin... More
Class reunions: yea or nay? by Danny Tyree Tyrades! by Danny Tyree “Wouldn’t miss it for the world.” “Let me check my calendar.” “Meh.” “You mean I still haven’t outlived... More
Bless the Little Sisters by Tom Purcell When the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate went into effect in 2012, the Obama people wanted the vast majority of companies and... More
Return of a Philly statue signals the end of a witch hunt by Christine Flowers Everything changes, nothing is constant, not even death, for the soul is eternal, or taxes, thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill. Last... More
Trump genuflected to his Russian master and shamed America, yet again by Dick Polman It comes as no surprise America’s mutation of Neville Chamberlain raped our national honor during his meetup in Alaska with his Russian... More
Acting out by Alexandra Paskhaver I used to think I was a great actor. I still think that, partially because I’m more stuck-up than a Post-it, but... More
Back to school: Top ten cartoons of the week by Daryl Cagle As August winds down, parents can finally see the light at the end of tunnel as their sun-drenched kids say goodbye to... More
Time for Trump to show Putin who's boss by Michael Reagan Making Sense By Michael Reagan Mr. Trump, “Tear down that Putin!” That’s something my father might say at this point if he... More
Democrats still have an age problem by Elwood Watson Grandma and grandpa are running Congress. That certainly appears to be the case if you are a Democrat. When data for House... More
Are you making the best use of your ears? by Danny Tyree Tyrades! by Danny Tyree “Hear that lonesome whippoorwill/ He sounds too blue to fly/ The midnight train is whining low…” - Hank... More