Tag: Opinion

The Founders and the Constitution, Part 8: Alexander Hamilton

Commentary It’s easy, if not entirely fair, to explain Alexander Hamilton’s relentless search for fame and power as the outcome of a life begun under very unfavorable conditions. He was born on Jan. 11, 1757, an illegitimate child on the Caribbean island of Nevis, then a possession of the British Empire. His father deserted young…


BC College of Physicians and Surgeons Must Withdraw All Proceedings Against Ethically Courageous Doctors

Commentary A handful of headstrong and ethically courageous B.C. doctors have stood up and voiced their concerns about the potential harms associated with provincial COVID-19 policies. These doctors, Charles Hoffe, Stephen Malthouse, Daniel Nagase, and Kevin Sclater, have all run afoul of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. In the interest of…


Woke Late-Night TV Shows Shut Down

Screenwriters for TV and film have begun to strike as their contracts ended. The strike will affect the late-night four: Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, and Myers. Other shows that will have to halt production are “Real Time” with Bill Maher, “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver, and the weekend favorite “Saturday Night Live.” These shows could…


English Key to Integrating Taiwanese and US Military Cooperation

Commentary The Taiwan government’s desire for greater integration with the U.S. military is supported by its goal of making the country bilingual by 2030. Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen told ex-U.S. national security adviser John Bolton, during his visit to Taipei on May 3, that she hopes to increase U.S. security exchanges, in the face of…


It’s 2023 and Patients Are Still Being Denied Medical Treatment Because of COVID-19 Vaccines

Commentary The Epoch Times reported on April 23 the appalling case of a 41-year-old Georgia woman who has been rejected a kidney transplant, even though she is on dialysis and potentially facing death. The seriousness of her condition necessitates her undergoing dialysis three times per week to keep her life. The reason for such a…


The War on Holidays: When Celebrations Trigger

Commentary “Have you picked out a gift yet?” “Mom’s tastebuds will love these gifts.” “Give her the perfect treat for her perfect day.” It’s how you know that Mother’s Day is around the corner: Your inbox fills up with messages from florists, jewelers, food purveyors, and others hoping to separate you from your money by…


The Israeli Left Is Doomed

Commentary  Israel’s left-wing opposition triumphed in March by forcing Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing right-wing coalition to suspend its plans to reform the judicial system. The left wing may next succeed in derailing the reform plans altogether, in forcing new elections, and even—its ultimate prize—in banishing Likud-leader Netanyahu altogether from politics. These successes, if they occur, will…


With a Secure Border, No One Would Worry About the End of Title 42

Commentary In a recent op-ed for the Orange County Register, Congressional Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) praised the fact that President Joe Biden is going to overturn Title 42, which was reactivated in 2020 by President Donald Trump during the pandemic. Trump reinforced the mandate in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 into the…


With a Secure Border, We Wouldn’t Have to Worry About the End of Title 42

Commentary In a recent op-ed for the Orange County Register, Congressional Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) praised the fact that President Joe Biden is going to overturn Title 42, which was reactivated in 2020 by President Donald Trump during the pandemic. Trump reinforced the mandate in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 into the…


Ramaswamy Takes on DeSantis Over Fight Against Disney and Wokeness

Commentary “Trouble ahead, trouble behind” the Grateful Dead used to sing, and right now those lyrics are ringing true for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The “trouble ahead” is obviously Donald J. Trump, who, at this point, is leaving the governor in the electoral dust in the Republican presidential derby. The “trouble behind” is outsider candidate…