For many Americans, the second term of Donald J. Trump is a de ja vu moment. The 47th president took the oath of office on Jan. 20 and has begun his second non-consecutive term with a whirlwind of promises and executive orders. There’s no doubt Trump’s first term was marked by quite a bit of … Continue reading Republican lawmakers working to ensure a successful term for Trump this time around
From resolution to transformation: A journey to renewed health and strength
As one year ends and another begins, many of us feel inspired to set new goals. These New Year resolutions often aim to improve health, relationships or personal growth. Yet, statistics reveal that 80% of people abandon their resolutions by mid-February. For this reason, I have hesitated to make resolutions—until a pivotal moment in my … Continue reading From resolution to transformation: A journey to renewed health and strength
From Blue to Red: Republicans became the voice of the working class
Pundits across the country have weighed in the last couple of weeks about why the Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election so spectacularly. To say the results came as a surprise – to both conservative and liberal voters alike – is an understatement. However, it’s safe to say that in recent years, the Republican Party … Continue reading From Blue to Red: Republicans became the voice of the working class
Strengthening middle class will be key to economic improvement
As the 2024 presidential campaign winds down to election day, the topic of the economy and whether we’re all “better off” than we were four years ago, continues to be a cornerstone. Economic stability and opportunity have been a foundation of the American middle class, and as we all know, since 2020 our economy has … Continue reading Strengthening middle class will be key to economic improvement
Reagan film earns praise from audiences, but sparks differences over GOP’s ideological shift
The new movie Reagan, which was partially filmed in Guthrie, has been out a few weeks, and is showing widely in Oklahoma and elsewhere to mostly approving audiences. The movie stars Dennis Quaid as the iconic Republican president, and audience reaction nationwide is highly favorable, scoring a whopping 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s really … Continue reading Reagan film earns praise from audiences, but sparks differences over GOP’s ideological shift
Harris strategy with Walz as running mate sparks conservative concerns over progressive economic agenda
The whirlwind presidential candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris took somewhat of a shift with her recent selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. While Harris hasn’t really articulated yet what her platform is going to be, the record of Walz as governor could be troublesome to Republicans already concerned about Harris’ … Continue reading Harris strategy with Walz as running mate sparks conservative concerns over progressive economic agenda
Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
Let’s just cut to the chase. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief. Walters has been vocal about his stance against what he perceives as left-wing indoctrination in education. Walters has consistently framed his actions and policies as a countermeasure to what he describes as a pervasive influence of left-wing politics in the … Continue reading Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
It’s been an extraordinary 20 days since the disastrous June 27 debate performance by President Joe Biden. That event, followed by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, set off a flurry of calls for the president to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. He made that decision Sunday, so now the focus … Continue reading New Democratic candidate must focus on key issues to appeal to Independents, never-Trumpers
We all know what we saw
Thursday night’s presidential debate was a stark revelation. What we saw on national television was not just a bad night for President Joe Biden; it was a glaring confirmation of the concerns many have believed about his ability to lead. Biden, a sitting president, struggled to string together coherent sentences, his voice weak and raspy. … Continue reading We all know what we saw
Cultural divide, lack of big-picture policies leading to dissatisfaction in both parties as election looms
As the 2024 election approaches and political advertisements intensify, the cultural divide between the two major political parties is becoming more stark. The campaign is unfolding amid heated debates over immigration, growing racial and ethnic diversity, changes in the American family, crime, and reproductive issues—often labeled as "culture wars" or "woke" topics. As with any … Continue reading Cultural divide, lack of big-picture policies leading to dissatisfaction in both parties as election looms
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