Clarence Page: ‘Can you hear gunshots?’ Student texts reveal horrors from inside an active shooter lockdown

Columns & Analysis

Published
September 7, 2023

Clarence Page: ‘Can you hear gunshots?’ Student texts reveal horrors from inside an active shooter lockdown

Unfortunately, anyone who has been paying attention knows where Congress is likely to go as long as the politics of gun safety continue to be locked in partisan gridlock for as far as my mortal eyes can see.
Published
September 6, 2023

Cal Thomas: More climate fiction

It’s been a good summer for climate activists who are pushing the false narrative of “climate change.”
Published
September 4, 2023

Sure, consumers’ savings are down, but so is their debt

Debt balances rising back to the pre-pandemic trend would make those households responsive to the Fed hikes. The day "excess savings" overall run out is less important than when "less debt" ends.
Published
September 3, 2023

Marla Hoffman: The long, hard, stinking road to labor’s glory

Marla Hoffman looks back on her working history and the laborers who helped her get ahead.
Published
September 3, 2023

Cal Thomas: Motives behind illegal immigration

With the right to vote, migrants could vote for the politicians who promise to give them more stuff. And then there’s the possibility that laws would be changed so that migrants can vote in federal elections. Wouldn’t this ensure that Democrats stay in power?

Published
September 3, 2023

Austin Bay: U.S. military readiness: Enforce warfighter standards

Fielding a capable and "ready" military force is a vital national interest, for deterring war and, when necessary, fighting and winning a war.
Published
September 3, 2023

Tom Saviello: Question 3 and Pine Tree Power: Details matter

Our electric grid is a lifeline for our schools, hospitals, businesses, homes and emergency responders. I understand the need for continuous improvement and accountability, but when weighed against the lack of planning and the enormous risk, Pine Tree Power just doesn’t stand up to the challenges we have ahead of us.
Published
September 3, 2023

Rich Lowry: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Jan. 6 charade

Vivek Ramaswamy thinks Mike Pence failed. The former vice president is a MAGA villain for doing his constitutional duty on Jan. 6, so Ramaswamy has to find a way to wiggle out of endorsing his conduct on that day, no matter how convoluted or inane.
Published
September 3, 2023

Clarence Page: Not even the reality of racial violence can overcome the razzle-dazzle of a presidential candidate

Sure, it’s hard to see what you already have decided does not exist. Unfortunately, in today’s angry political world, it is more tempting to exploit racial differences than to build bridges.
Published
September 2, 2023

Bob Neal: The Countryman: Schools need to find their new normal

Schools have moved past the idea of teaching “The Three Rs, readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmetic.” Parents have abdicated many of their duties, such as fixing the kids’ breakfast, overseeing their homework, teaching them about sexual and other relationships and supporting the teachers and schools when the kids are disciplined.

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