(Because this is “Banned Books Week,” I thought I might re-post a commentary I did a while back about how many American schools have decided to ban Harper Lee’s prize-winning book, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” It is not only a wrong-headed policy; it is a dangerous act of censorship that …
Like a lot of people, I wasn’t aware that there is a week devoted to banned books. There is. It’s this week, and it began Sunday and runs to September 24. Below I have compiled a list of the most commonly banned books according to the American Library Association. These …
I recently received this insightful little story via email, and it made so much sense that I decided to share it with my followers and readers. It’s a great example of how big government works—or doesn’t, depending on your perspective. Take a look. You won’t be sorry—or perhaps you will, …
I posted earlier this week about Joe Biden’s hateful and divisive attack on the 75 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential election. Today I read the commentary below by former Chicago Tribune colleague and columnist John Kass. John left the Tribune in 2021, the victim …
In all of my years as an American citizen, I had never witnessed an American president condemn half of the electorate as insurrectionists, fascists, and domestic terrorists. Then came Joe Biden’s political harangue last week. Paint a little black mustache on Biden’s face, employ wild hand gestures, and shout like …
As someone who spent four years on active duty with the U.S. Army Security Agency, I have been appalled at what is happening to America’s military. Not only are physical and mental requirements being “dumbed down” to accommodate recruits who would otherwise be rejected or discharged from service, but the …
Today I am posting a commentary from political writer Gary Reece. His predictions are disquieting, but I fear he may be on target with them-especially because stumbling, bumbling, mumbling Joe Biden continues to attack and label some 75 million American voters—half of the nation’s electorate—”fascists” and domestic terrorists. An alarming …
I belong to a lively online Historical Novels discussion group in which authors engage in lots of discussions ranging from how one researches historical novels to selecting book titles. Recently someone started a discussion about whether or not we authors should be politically correct when writing historical fiction. The result was …
It’s tough enough to go into battle with a weapon. Imagine doing so without one! But that’s what Desmond Doss did during WW II. He was a conscientious objector and served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa. His actions one day saved the lives of 75 of his …
Today I am turning my blog over to Elizabeth Vaughn, a fellow contributor to the American Free News Network. She has penned an excellent piece that focuses on the corruption of the American government–specifically the Department of Justice, the FBI, the CIA, the IRS, and the State Department, all of …