Violence and Hate Speech in American Democracy. How Did We Get Here?
The 1872 elections were the most contentious in American history. After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede. Multiple candidates claimed victory for the same office, and chaos erupted. Rival newspapers engaged in…
An isolated American wouldn’t have been able to get our citizens back
The recent prisoner release orchestrated by President Biden exemplifies the power of strong international relationships and reinforces the importance of American leadership on the global stage. The successful negotiation of the release of three Americans…
Haley Supporters Have a Choice to Make
Nikki Haley’s decision to vote for Donald Trump in the general election speaks volumes about the complexities and pressures of party politics, particularly for prominent figures within the Republican Party. Despite their past conflicts and…
Kristi Noem's Book Tour From Hell
Calling the rollout and abruptly cancelled tour for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent book No Going Back an unmitigated disaster would be a charitable act. How she thought bragging about questionable decisions involving puppies…