NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal.
(TNS) – Like many Black Americans, I must admit that I had never heard of Juneteenth until recently.
DES MOINES, Iowa (Tribune News Service) — “That is not normal. That’s not what we do in America,” Iowa state Sen. Jack Whitver declared emphatically on a recent “Iowa Press” TV show.
During the COVID-19 pandemic community pharmacists have been critical to patient care in every corner of our state. As a former state legislator and current practicing pharmacist, I have to wonder why our lawmakers continue to side with greedy multi-billion dollar Pharmacy Benefit Managers (…
Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston Texas to ensure that the 250,000 slaves living in Texas were finally freed. This occurred two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, and is celebrated every year in b…
WASHINGTON — The For the People Act is too broad and seeks to nationalize many democracy reforms that would be better left to states.
WASHINGTON — Although we’ve made significant progress over the last two centuries to expand the freedom to vote, self-interested politicians in numerous states are trying to turn back the clock to a dark period in our history and create significant barriers to voting for certain Americans, e…
Has anyone heard of vertical farming? I read an article the other day about this up and coming entrepreneurial endeavor.
When newly elected members of Congress are sworn in, they are called on to take an oath of office. This is not a pledge of fealty to their political party or the president, but a commitment to uphold the Constitution and act as both a leader and representative for their constituents.
The only Republican who can’t let go of former President Trump is Congresswoman Liz Cheney. I don’t know what her motivations are, but she just can’t let go. Democrats and the mainstream media can’t seem to let go of Trump either.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — President Biden’s first 100 days in the Oval Office have been eventful to say the least, but comparing his tenure as president over this period to past presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt is an insult to FDR.
WASHINGTON — It’s not too early to think about legacy, and Joe Biden is doing so.
LOGAN, Utah — At a recent hearing on disinformation, Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., slammed tech CEOs and their role in pushing misinformation: “You’re not passive bystanders. When you spread misinformation, actively promoting and amplifying it, you do it because you make more money.”
The warm weather brings with it many great recreational opportunities. With New York’s abundance of incredible waterways, summer boating season is one we can all look forward to enjoying Saturday, May 22 kicks edoff the Safe Boating Council’s National Safe Boating Week, which runs through Fr…
WASHINGTON — As President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress recently, he highlighted a fundamental truth about his American Jobs Plan.
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is promoting its American Jobs Plan as an “infrastructure” proposal.
For home-schoolers everywhere, the pandemic was the first real opportunity for their lifestyle choices “to be seen” and appreciated.
The view this month is sunny and clear. I can see farther and clearer than I have been able to in way over a year.
The reporting in “Fueling dissent: Legislation would increase gas taxes and heating costs” from the May 6th edition of The Daily News was terribly short-sighted. I have been waiting for action on global warming since the first Earth summit in 1992. For almost 30 years now I’ve been watching …
A retired English teacher asked, “Who would oppose global warming solutions?”
Recent times have reminded us just how power-thirsty government really is. They closed businesses, schools and churches, placed the state on house arrest, and demanded the people comply with every mandate and order blindly and without consideration. It is time to put this to an end.
Many New York businesses and residents are struggling economically and emotionally from the pandemic, and some legislators want to make it worse by advancing legislation under the guise of animal welfare that will irreparably harm neighborhood pet stores and drive people seeking the companio…
It’s hard to imagine that parents actually kick their kids out the door and say, “North is that way, walk 2,251 miles, illegally cross the border, and go live with your uncle in Texas. America is a lot nicer place.” Democrats blame violence and poverty.
Dear Editor:
WASHINGTON — Moving away from a gas tax as we move to electric cars is a common sense measure that can have large environmental benefits.