In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s control and Iranian power have sent the Christian population into a tailspin. In Iraq, the number of Christians has dwindled to just over 100,000 faithful from over 1 million barely a decade ago.

Two momentous things come together as the New Year approaches. The first is the 250th anniversary of the greatest document in political history, the Declaration of Independence. The second is the national firestorm that rages over its meaning.

What was at stake in the Scopes trial was not a conflict of science versus religion, or evolution versus creation. Rather, it was a political tussle over a different question entirely, namely, who gets to decide how parents educate their children?

Ohio's elected leaders have earmarked more than $16 million to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday next year – significantly more than some of the first U.S. states. And they have committed those funds over the course of five years to a commission that is outside of typical state oversight.

One Saturday, it was probably late July, a Cadillac comes up the driveway. It was a current model at the time, but please understand in the 1960s, Cadillacs seemed to be about 30 feet long. Four men got out, and they were not well dressed.

Every year, I am pleased the Senate undertakes a bipartisan effort to recognize the value of honoring those who have served by designating an annual National Wreaths Across America Day that occurred this year on Dec. 13.

For too many, the holidays can be lonely. Families are increasingly spread apart. Digital connections are good, but it’s not the same thing as being there in person. Americans of all ages are becoming more isolated as a result. 

Nearly every aspect of American life runs on code, from national security to finance to healthcare to education. Yet, the country is falling behind in cyberspace.

It was definitely chilly outside. I did not want to put down my warm cup of coffee and step out the door to do the animal chores, but then I thought of my pasture friends waiting patiently. It was time to head out.

Ohio voters and taxpayers are fed up with ever-rising property tax bills, and their frustration has reached a tipping point. Many have signed a statewide petition to amend the Ohio Constitution and eliminate property taxes altogether.

President Trump and Secretary Duffy deserve credit for taking bold action where previous administrations failed. This crackdown is a victory for highway safety, for American workers, and for every family who expects to travel our roads without fear.

It costs about $1 trillion per year just to service our $38.5 trillion debt, which is still growing at close to $2 trillion per year. Presidents can’t do this alone. Congress passes the budgets, and the American people just go along with the charade. Everybody wants what they want; nobody is willing to sacrifice.

It’s not hyperbole that Davis Gates thinks children belong to the union. She has admitted it. During a June 2025 speech at the City Club of Chicago, Davis Gates joked that her detractors say, “CTU thinks your children are its children.” She then smiled, laughed deridingly and said, “Yes, we do. We do. We do.”

It seems that the older I get, the more dissatisfied people become. I am talking about as a whole – people worldwide.

Today, I ordered – online – a copy of Terence Moore's new book, "My Big Red Machine: The Tales, Drama, And Revelations Of A Fan Turned Journalist Covering Baseball's Greatest Team." Ostensibly, this was – and still is – to be a Christmas present for my 89-year-old father-in-law, Jim Graham. Of course, it is also my plan to quickly read Mr. Moore's book before it is gift-wrapped.