Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Two Americas, Two Futures

We already know about the vast and growing wealth inequality in the United States. A relatively small number of people control a disproportionate share of assets and influence, and for

Letters to the Editor

Jack Crawford | Here’s How to Get Government Back

Denise Lite makes an excellent point in her March 14 column, “Congress Votes for Self-Serving Secrecy.” She states, “In a decisive 357-65 vote (they) chose to keep taxpayer-funded sexual assault

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on April 24, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Pentagon says Iran ceasefire ‘not over’ 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in force despite events in the Persian Gulf in recent days.  At a Pentagon briefing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Letters to the Editor

Jim Scott | Wondering About that Column

Generally speaking I have appreciated Mr. Jim de Bree’s contributions to The Signal. They have often been thoughtful and enlightening. However, in reading today’s column (April 29), I am left

The Department of Justice in Washington on March 11, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy

DOJ probes school districts over sexual orientation content  

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has launched multiple investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to assess whether sexual orientation and gender ideology content is being

Health News filler

CDC warns more measles cases expected in coming months 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that more cases of measles will likely occur in the next few months.  “With continued measles transmission in areas

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | What, Be Accountable?

By David Hegg Many consider the primary philosophical question to be “why is there something rather than nothing?” The answer, while demanding a diligent gathering of facts and a robust

Letters to the Editor

Jim de Bree | Don’t Fall for This Scam

One of my clients forwarded me a letter they believed was sent by the IRS. The letter purports to be IRS Notice CP53E. The notice states that the IRS couldn’t