Gary Horton

Gary Horton | We’re All Anti-Fascist

Last week I read a syndicated column reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had arrested 15 suspected “Antifa” members for interfering with immigration enforcement activities.  Embedded in this story was the columnist’s lazy and manipulative use of the label “Antifa.”  America is full of activist groups. Left, right, center, environmentalists, gun owners, labor unions, business organizations, religious organizations, social organizations,

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | Ethics: God’s or Ours?

By David Hegg A friend forwarded me a news article from one of the curated news sources he subscribes to. The topic was a take-off from President Donald Trump’s remark, “The

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | Hey Mom … Thanks!

By David Hegg This weekend, we all turn our thoughts and gifts to the mothers in our lives, both those who birthed us and those whose willingness to be mothers

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | The Political Fallout from Spirit’s Failure

On Saturday, Spirit Airlines, a financially troubled airline, ceased business. Simultaneously with that cessation, critics of the Trump Administration blamed the Iran conflict, while the administration blamed the airline’s failure

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

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

John Boston

John Boston | A Misdirected 243-Pound Index Finger

Over the years, the question arises: “What’s the biggest problem facing the world today?” When I was little-little, the answer was easy. “Bullies” or “There’s no food in the house

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Who Will Win the Iran War?

The old axiom is that it is easier to get into a war than to end it will likely prove true with the American-Israeli endeavors in Iran. Usually there are