This is a blog for journalists, authors, and those who enjoy reading and learning. Here you will find a variety of posts about all forms of writing–from fiction and non-fiction to the news media and journalism. It is produced by a former foreign correspondent and journalism school dean.
I am reposting this fascinating report from AND Magazine that examines the facts about Sweden and the China COVID-19 virus. It is a far cry from the hysteric and deceitful reporting from America’s legacy media. But most of all, it is backed up by facts and figures. American news organizations … Read more…
I just received this commentary from former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. It is too good to ignore, so I am reposting it here. Enjoy. TO BE A DEMOCRAT TODAY, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE… By Mike Huckabee “There’s no use trying,’ she said: ‘one can’t believe impossible things.’ ‘I daresay you … Read more…
Will 2020 be a Reprise of the 1876 Presidential Election? What a question, you might ask. But let’s look at what happened in 1876 and then you can make up your mind. The similarities between 1876 to 2020 are striking. Let’s set the scene. In 1876 the Democrats controlled the … Read more…
I am pleased to share this interview that I did recently with Sarah Creeley of the Online Book Club. I hope you find it thought-provoking. Today’s chat with Sarah features Ronald E. Yates, author of The Lost Years of Billy Battles, Book #3 of the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy. The … Read more…
I am always amazed that everyone in the world seems to appreciate how exceptional America is, BUT AMERICANS—at least those who are out burning, looting, and attempting to impose socialism and Marxism on us as ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter are. I am always stumped by this question: If America … Read more…
Have you been wondering what happened to America’s once free, curious, and probing media? Yeah, me too. Today’s news media is apparently getting its marching orders from the Democrat Party Machine. Don’t believe me? Earlier this week, an ad hoc group of Democrat Party operatives sent an extraordinary memo to … Read more…
Having spent thirteen years as an administrator (department head & dean) at the University of Illinois, I learned early on how heavy-handed academia can be when it comes to practicing political correctness on campus. The First Amendment right of free speech is too often denied students and faculty who don’t … Read more…
One of the most puzzling things I have seen from the Democrat party in the past three years has been its unremitting support for China and the Chinese Communist Party that runs it. Democrats like Diane Feinstein have short memories when it comes to China. I don’t. I was in … Read more…
Below is my review of Caleb Pirtle III’s book Lost Side of an Orphan’s Moon–the third book in his BoomTown saga series. Here is Caleb’s biography on Amazon: “Caleb lives in the present but prefers the past. He is the author of more than eighty books, including four noir thrillers … Read more…
I know it’s no longer de rigueur to talk about objectivity in the news media. And if you do bring up the concept of objective news coverage, you are likely to hear rejoinders like: “Objectivity in the news is impossible because human beings are not objective creatures.” Okay, I … Read more…