Inflation accelerated once again last month to a 40-year high as the Consumer Price Index rose 9.1% from one year ago, forcing poor, elderly and middle-class Americans to confront harsh realities to …
By now, millions of Americans have heard the good news that hearing aids will soon be available over the counter and will likely hit the shelves by the end of 2022. The newly finalized rule by the …
“Virginia is for Lovers” has been the tourism slogan for Virginia since 1969. I’ve toured the state many times, and it is full of natural beauty and history. The phrase “cute as a …
This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new initiative designed to tackle “the growing spread of rumors, misinformation and disinformation about science, medicine, and the …
The corporate media has effusively praised the grossly misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As history attests, and the past two years of profligate federal spending confirmed once again, runaway …
The growing influence and power of China should be a concern for all policymakers. China is growing more aggressive militarily and they are attempting to control resources across the globe, including …
Brisk mornings, brightly colored leaves, the sweet aroma of fresh apple pie, the warm taste of pumpkin spice everything – sure signs it’s September. Well, I guess for us lucky Louisianians, …
No one knows the future direction of the American economy, but several danger signs are ahead. One is continued inflation at 40-year highs or worse – a cruel hidden tax that eats away wages and …
While a stagnating economy with high inflation is what economists usually call stagflation, the current situation is worse, as the real economy is declining. So there’s much less to go around for …
College football is here. If you’ve ever attended an LSU football game or university event, then I’m sure you are familiar with the line, “Where stately oaks and broad magnolias shade …
There is much we can learn from dogs. In childhood, they are our best companions, seeming to understand our every emotion. They accept us when we feel left out, wait hours for us to return from …
Accreditors are responsible for providing an honest assessment on the quality of institutions of higher education, and their stamp of approval is tied to federal and state funds – no green light, …
Even during high inflation, Congress chooses to waste money by giving it to large corporations who don’t need it. This week, semiconductor firms convinced Congress to provide free money and tax …
It’s a sign of the times: Spots and dots appearing before our very eyes, seemingly overnight. No, it’s not your vision failing you, and there’s no need to clean your glasses. We’re dealing …
Danielle Hatherley Carroll is an artist. She shares her talent with others, taking groups on field trips around various locations in New York City, setting up easels and enjoying the company of a …
The record high inflation that is plaguing Americans is being fueled by out-of-control federal spending. The federal government has spent over $6 trillion on COVID-19 related pandemic stimulus …
The cost of everything has been skyrocketing over the past year. Americans have been forced to shell out record amounts of money for gasoline, food, electronics ... and now postage. On July 10, the …
In the parable of the sower, Jesus talks about a farmer who planted seeds on rocky ground where there wasn’t much soil. The seeds sprouted quickly, but also died quickly because the soil was …
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs wasted more than $2.3 million on unlimited data plans for phones and tablets that sat unused in storage, according to an audit by the VA Office of Inspector …
Try as they might to mitigate the severe energy crisis plaguing the U.S., the Biden administration’s attempt to shore up supply is a few wellheads short of an oil rig. With gasoline prices …
While the abortion debate is front and center, climate change alarmists are all fired up about another U.S. Supreme Court opinion released last week. In West Virginia v. EPA, the court struck down …
If you’re a fan of classic country music, then I’m sure you recognize the opening lines to Lynn Anderson’s hit “Rose Garden.” I tend to associate items and memories with music. Perhaps …
Nearly all Americans have felt the impact of “stimulus” spending signed into law by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Inflation has topped 8 percent and prices for everything from food to …
After the demise of Roe v. Wade late last month, at a Madrid press conference, President Joe Biden announced his support for suspending the Senate’s filibuster rule to pass legislation codifying …
Liberal members of Congress recently announced an agreement that grants federal bureaucrats the power to arbitrarily set drug prices as an approach to “lower drug costs.” While some may be fooled …