Accountability: A Word the Federal Government Pretends Doesn’t Exist Merriam-Webster defines accountability as “the quality or state of being accountable; especially: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s…
“I will tell you, I think they’re very dishonest people. I think they’re crooked as hell. And maybe they have to pay a price for that.”— President Donald Trump The FBI has reportedly…
The Clifton Central High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion last weekend—and yes, my wife and I actually went for a change. Back in ’75, they handed us a diploma, shook…
It’s Time to Hold Politicians Accountable for Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents are sworn federal officers tasked with upholding the immigration laws passed by Congress. They do not make…
My husband, Dan, was transferred to Scottsdale, Arizona, so we moved from Chicago to a newer ranch-style home in the charming small town of Cave Creek. It felt like the perfect place to land,…
My late father, never one for delicacy, used to call me a suspicious bastard. He meant it as a loving critique. I took it as a compliment. Maybe it’s because I grew up…
Present Day Having accepted a CEO position with a major hospital in upstate New York, my wife, Hannah, and I began searching for homes online. Nothing quite caught our eye, so we decided…
People often ask me why I’m so critical of Democrats. They ask, “What about the moderates? What about the old-school, blue-collar Democrats?” My answer is simple: They don’t exist anymore. That party is long…
The Supreme Court recently did something rare: it reminded 677 federal district judges that they are not the President of the United States. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that these judges…
It was a warm, sunny Monday in Chicago, October 1945. Game 6 of the World Series was about to begin, and Wrigleyville buzzed like a hornet’s nest. The Cubs were back from Detroit, having…