04 Dec 2019

NATO is a Brain-Dead, Obsolete, Rabid Dog. Euthanize It

By Thomas L Knapp

In early November, French president Emmanuel Macron complained that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization  (NATO) is experiencing "brain death" as its member states go their own ways, with "no coordination whatsoever of strategic decision-making." US president Donald Trump's reply: "Nobody needs NATO more than France." The two continued their duel over NATO's future at an early December meeting of the alliance's members in London.

03 Dec 2019

Betraying the Constitution: Who Will Protect Us from an Unpatriotic Patriot Act?

By John W Whitehead

“It is the responsibility of the patriot to protect his country from its government.” — Thomas Paine

02 Dec 2019

IPTV Will Become Iowa PBS January 1

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 2, 2019) — As Iowa Public Television concludes the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary, the statewide public-television network is changing its name to better position it for the future. Executive Director and General Manager Molly Phillips announced today that, beginning January 1, 2020, Iowa Public Television will become Iowa PBS. Likewise, the Friends organization which raises funds for the network will now become Friends of Iowa PBS Foundation.

29 Nov 2019

Non-Intervention: An Imperfect Solution to a Terrible Problem

By Thomas L Knapp

On November 27, US president Donald Trump signed The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The bill, passed by veto-proof majorities in Congress amid large protests in the "special administrative region," allows the president to impose sanctions on officials who violate human rights there, and requires various US-government departments to annually review Hong Kong's political status with a view toward changing trade relations if the US doesn't like what it sees.

26 Nov 2019

Trump Sentences Accused War Criminals to Death

By Thomas L Knapp

On November 15, US president Donald Trump pardoned two US Army officers accused of war crimes (one convicted, the other awaiting trial).

25 Nov 2019

Don’t Just Give Thanks. Pay Your Blessings Forward

By John W Whitehead

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F Kennedy

22 Nov 2019

Thankful in 2019

By Thomas L Knapp

A political writer's annual Thanksgiving column can be easy to write, or incredibly difficult to put together. It can also be inspiring or banal. The two are probably connected. It's always a difficult one for me; its quality is a matter of your opinion. But hey, Turkey Day is just around the corner and it's time to talk about being thankful. Please bear with.

22 Nov 2019

Sen Ron Johnson Letter Proves No Quid Pro Quo on Military Aid, Exonerates President Trump

By Americans for Limited Government

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (November 22, 2019) — Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to a November 18 letter from Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) detailing a conversation he had with President Donald Trump on August 31 when the President said there was no quid pro quo

21 Nov 2019

Broken Justice: U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Address Racial Bias and Systemic Injustice That Contributed to Hispanic Inmate’s Death Sentence

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — The US Supreme Court has refused to review the case of a Hispanic man who was sentenced to death — and subsequently subjected to eight years of solitary confinement for up to 22 hours a day, which is tantamount to physical torture — based on an expert witness’ racist testimony suggesting that Hispanics po

21 Nov 2019

Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Tradition Continues

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 21, 2019) — Barksdale's cookies have become synonymous with the Iowa State Fair. Each year, thousands of families get in line to get their cup or bucket of warm, fresh chocolate chip cookies. But, as Joe Barksdale reaches 92 years old, it is time to make sure that cookie tradition continues.

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