Imagine if the United States treated China in the same way it does us? What if American companies simply ignored Chinese copyrights and patents, and stole Chinese ideas, inventions, and …

The memory has grown hazy and I suspect embellishments, but nevertheless I recall finding myself during the George W. Bush presidency in a casual conversation in Washington with three talented and …

New York politicians often believe the rest of the country cares about their problems. But the only time most people give a thought to the Empire State’s largely self-inflicted woes is when they …

Caring for pets is my passion – so much so that I made it my career. But despite my years of experience as a veterinarian, my love for animals, and a desperate need for veterinary care in our …

Late summer? I suppose if you go by the calendar date, we are a little over a month away from the first day of fall. While we continue to bake away under the summer sun, there are a few tasks to …

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has ramped up its efforts to fool Americans into believing the United States has entered a golden era of economic prosperity. "Here's what Bidenomics …

It has been an eventful and depressing few weeks. Donald Trump was indicted again. Hunter Biden’s outrageous plea agreement blew up. Some Democrats now admit President Biden was probably involved …

I think the opening lyrics of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer in the City” describe this summer accurately. Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been …

In late June, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) did a favor to the millions of Americans who are invested in the stock market when they decided to reintroduce the Ensuring Sound …

I’d venture to say no southern landscape plant evokes more debate than Lagerstroemia indica. Crepe or crape? To murder or not? Beautiful blooms or messy flowers? Suckers galore or graceful …

Ron DeSantis seems to believe that his best chance of becoming the GOP presidential nominee is to be more extreme than the guy he needs to defeat, Donald Trump. And what better issue to flex his MAGA …

This weekend, thousands of Americans will go to movie theaters across the country to watch Christopher Nolan’s newest film, “Oppenheimer.” A star-studded cast of talented actors, including …

Is there an actual distinction between the two? A quote attributed to Albert Einstein states, “I’d rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.” In my continuation to find …

The Department of Justice recently charged a Chinese spy for attempted espionage. But his target wasn't a military institution or government agency – it was General Electric. The spy had hidden …

The recent short-lived revolt in Russia highlights how instability in Vladimir Putin’s government could quickly spill over into chaos. Regardless of who ultimately maintains or assumes power in the …

I’ve bemoaned summer on numerous occasions in my articles. I promise I try to be an optimistic person: to look at a glass half full, to make lemonade when life gives me lemons, and to see the …

Recent reports show that annual inflation rose 4% in May, down from 4.9% in April. In response to this and recent bank failures, the Federal Reserve announced that it’s pausing raising its target …

Two years ago, efforts by climate activists and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investors to block investment in oil and gas production by Western companies appeared to have received a …

How was your spring tomato harvest? Boom or bust? Whichever is the case, there is hope for a second crop. Thankfully, the long, warm growing season in Louisiana allows us to plant a second crop of …

Appearing on Larry Kudlow’s program on Fox Business, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, who served as United States Trade Representative in the administration of President Donald Trump, stated that …

Every year, 2 million Americans receive the dreadful news that they have cancer. Getting a handle on the devastating disease requires immediate and continuous treatment ranging from chemotherapy to …

This week, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence signed by the original 13 colonies 247 years ago. Quite a lot has changed since colonial times. Early colonist and then immigrants to the …

In Robert Bolt’s play “A Man for All Seasons,” the character of Sir Thomas More argues at one point that he would “give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!" Defending the …

A recent article in Politico’s “Climatology” section is intensely disturbing, especially when taken to its logical conclusions. While the title on its own, “Can Hospitals Turn into Climate …

If you’ve read some of my articles, you may know my favorite season is autumn. What’s not to love? Crisp cool nights and pleasant sunny days. Those three autumn days we get each year (five …