In the golden afterglow of the Olympics, thankfully, there is new hope for diplomacy between the United States, North Korea and South Korea. Tension seems to be de-escalating, and we don’t know if planned military exercises will resume. Lest we forget diplomacy in the coming months, please join me and urge Sens. Susan Collins and […]

The purpose of political campaign contributions is to influence an elected official’s political endeavors. This self-serving contribution may be labeled as “buying influence.” There are consequences for political campaign contributions. The politicians who have accepted donations from the National Rifle Association are being called out as to why they will not help to protect unarmed […]

I own a gun. I have owned a gun, or guns, for 62 years, since I was 14. I have hunted and target practiced. I respect the Constitution like most other citizens in the United States. I do not respect the fanatics who believe they’re entitled under the Constitution to unfettered gun ownership. I believe […]