Month: March 2022

The GOP Urgently Needs New Congressional Leadership

Commentary If the polls we are reading are even remotely correct, the November elections will be highly successful ones for the Republican Party, undoubtedly in the House and quite possibly in the Senate. At the same time, however, a historically incompetent administration will still control the White House, its spokespeople working overtime to clean up…


China ‘More Determined’ to Boost Ties With Russia, Top CCP Official Says Amid Ukraine War

Beijing and Moscow are “more determined” to boost bilateral ties and expand cooperation, said China’s foreign minister Wang Yi following a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov held in eastern China. In what marked their first in-person meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine, Wang told Lavrov that the Moscow-Beijing relationship has “withstood new trials of…


March Madness: What to Watch for in a Stacked Final Four

March Madness has taken a power turn as it turns to the Final Four. No more plucky underdogs, much as we enjoyed the run by Saint Peter’s. No more double-digit seeds looking for upsets. This year’s Final Four is Duke and Carolina, Kansas, and Villanova, four powerhouses looking to add another national championship to their…


Russian Troops Around Kyiv Regrouping to Focus on Donbass: Kremlin

The Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are being regrouped to focus on the “main goal” of the special military operation: Donbass, the Kremlin said. “In the directions of Kyiv and Chernihiv, a planned regrouping of troops is taking place,” Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov said during a press briefing on Wednesday….


Cal State Embraces Academic Mediocrity

Commentary Do California educators ever read the news? Because the world is not fitting into their ideology. The California State University Board of Trustees just unanimously banned the use of the SAT and ACT tests in admitting undergraduate students. Last year, the University of California system suspended using the tests through the 2024 academic year….


Study finds link between glyphosate exposure and pregnancy length

Women exposed to the herbicide glyphosate were more likely to experience shorter pregnancies, according to a study published last week in the journal Environmental Research. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. Most research on the health effects of glyphosate has focused on workplace exposures — people who work in agriculture and as…


Baked Eggs With Nettle-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Baked eggs, their yolks all yellow and jammy, make a beautiful and simple breakfast. In the springtime when both local eggs and young, tender stinging nettle leaves are available, I like to make this dish. It’s easy, nutrient-dense, and speaks to the season. Bright green nettle-pumpkin seed pesto, spiked with garlic and jalapeño, offers a…


Wilted Dandelion Greens

A little bit of bacon and a good spoonful of red wine vinegar bring balance to dandelion greens’ bitterness in this simple springtime side dish. It’s delicious partnered with roasted chicken and whipped potatoes. 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces bacon, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red…


Springtime Foraging: Eat Your Weeds

As the temperature warms and the days grow longer, the earth seems to awaken with new life. Spring arrives with all its promises of growth and new beginnings. It’s also a prime season for foraging, as wild greens emerge from the slumber of winter. While forests and other untamed places are optimal for seasonal foraging…


Watchdog Group Finds 24,896 Questionable Names on North Carolina Voter Rolls

The results of an investigation released this week by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) reveal the voter rolls of the state of North Carolina are replete with errors. By comparing the state’s registered voter list with the Social Security Death Index, PILF investigators found that 7,933 deceased North Carolinians are still registered to vote….