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Women’s History Month: An observance with significance

by F. Willis Johnson The historical significance of Women’s History Month should not be understated. It was born out of the need to acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements of women that have been integral to the fabric of society. This commemorative month, which began March ...

What will Gen Z voters say in 2024 at polls?

by Jerald McNair Two years ago, America saw its youngest voters turn out for the midterm elections at rates not seen since 2018, when there was a historic high. Nearly 25% of Gen Z voters went to the polls in 2022, according to data from the Center for Information and Research on ...

You need to know what Trump is saying

by Jackie Calmes Donald Trump famously benefited from billions in free media in his 2016 campaign — way too much, as some in the business later conceded. Back then he was a ratings monster; cable TV networks covered his rallies start to finish as millions of Americans tuned in out of ...

Inconsistent Republicans

In politics, it is often difficult to be consistent. Holding true to a particular ideology may require an individual to be for or against something that they personally object to or that they know will anger their constituents. I’m thinking of many of the Republicans who hold super ...

Mediocrity of Jon Stewart

Thank you, Mary Trump, for plumbing the shallow waters of Jon Stewart’s wit. A psychologist and sharp critic of her uncle Donald, Mary Trump accused the “Daily Show” host of long suppressing the liberal vote by telling his fan base that the candidates stink equally. She cites political ...

Trump promises to protect Christians from persecution

Speaking to an audience of devoted fans at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville last Friday, Donald Trump said if re-elected president he will “… create a new federal task force on fighting anti-Christian bias. … Its mission will be to investigate all forms of ...