The initial days of President Donald Trump’s second term are occurring just as promised by those who, prior to the election, tried to warn the electorate that they should believe what they had already seen and heard from Trump’s previous presidency and his 2024 campaign. In rapid-fire fashion, the president is implementing drastic changes and … Continue reading Trump’s 2nd term unfolds as predicted: How Americans can stay engaged and informed
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
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
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
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
2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women
Many women felt the 2023 movie “Barbie” highlighted the many contradictions we face. The powerful monologue by America Ferrera’s character in that movie was one of the most talked-about scenes from the film. Her monologue clearly defined the impossible double standards of being a woman. It hit a nerve with women of all political and … Continue reading 2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women
Trailblazing women Cheney, Haley and Swift show how to be resilient against attacks by envious opponents
Eleanor Roosevelt, a forceful leader in her own right, once said “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” In the last few months, three prominent women in our country have definitely come under hot water. They’ve been maligned, bullied and targeted because they … Continue reading Trailblazing women Cheney, Haley and Swift show how to be resilient against attacks by envious opponents
Digital transition is empowering readers to support the future of their newspapers in the digital age
Newspapers have been undergoing a challenging transformation over the last 10-15 years. That is not news to newspaper readers who have seen their local papers become smaller in size, and sometimes, alter or eliminate print days from what traditional newspaper readers have been used to. The newspaper I was most recently publisher of just went … Continue reading Digital transition is empowering readers to support the future of their newspapers in the digital age
Some common-sense resolutions for conservatives in 2024
It’s the beginning of a new year, a time when we reflect on the past year, but also set goals for the upcoming year. I don’t know if you’re a believer in New Year’s resolutions. I’m not committed to the idea; however, since it’s always good to have a goal or goals, I think it’s … Continue reading Some common-sense resolutions for conservatives in 2024
Cindy Allen 