We are about two months away from the Nov. 5 general election and you are hearing political pundits say, “This is the most important election in our lifetime.” One of the objectives of this article is to persuade you that, indeed, the elections on Nov. 5, 2024, are the most important elections of our lifetime. […]

Although the details differ depending on which source you consult, the story is told about President Abraham Lincoln’s response to someone who asked during the Civil War if he thought God was on the Union’s side. Lincoln said, “Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side. My greatest concern is to be […]

On July 11, the North Carolina School Board Association (NCSBA) released a one-minute video called “Public Education Does the Public Good.”  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMlMokyS35Y) The animated video highlights the benefits of public school with a catchy song. The chorus says, “Go ahead, support public school.” The NCSBA website (https://www.publiceducationmatters.org/) reminds us that “no matter what type of […]

From 1776 to 1783 Thomas Paine used his literary skills to write about The American Crisis. His efforts were to persuade the American people to support the Revolution. One of his most passionate pleas was, “These are the times that try men’s souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in crisis, shrink from […]

Most of us remember where we were when the ruling on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was announced in June 2022. Roe v. Wade was no more, and after the initial flurry of news reports, much of America wondered: “What’s next?” The historic ruling is now seen as one that has further divided a […]

Believing that gratitude is never out of style, please accept my thanks for the kind comments I occasionally get regarding this article.  May I also re-express my thanks to former editor, Gary Scott, for taking a chance on me almost 25 years ago.  Expressing my opinions under the byline, We, the people, has been an […]