Elect a Crime Fighter
The Daily ItemOctober 30, 2024 Donald Trump talks tough, but if you’re looking for a presidential candidate who has actually fought crime, Kamala Harris should be your pick. Over the course of her 25-plus year career, Harris has built a solid reputation as a tough prosecutor. As an attorney, she protected children by prosecuting cases […]
Appearing Presidential
The Daily ItemOctober 19, 2024 In case you missed it, it’s worth checking out the engaging interview with Kamala Harris on the CBS program 60 Minutes. She gave thoughtful answers to tough questions about the economy, immigration, taxes, and other issues. She inspired confidence and seemed very “presidential.” It’s too bad that we won’t have […]
Stark Differences
The Daily ItemOctober 12, 2024 I support Kamala Harris on most issues, in particular, her proposals for education and childcare. In a recent speech, she noted that for too long, our nation has encouraged only one path to success: a four-year college degree. In her speech, she stressed the value of other paths, such as […]
Non-partisan Good Government
The Standard-JournalOctober 10, 2024 The Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 was passed in order to professionalize what had been a notoriously corrupt, partisan, and incompetent civil service. These three features — corruption, partisanship, and incompetence — feed on one another. The Act led to major improvements in the federal government’s ability to provide needed […]
Respect for Veterans
The Standard-JournalOctober 10, 2024 The Daily ItemOctober 16, 2024 As the child of two World War II veterans, I’ve always held a deep respect for those who serve our nation. Growing up, I learned to recognize both the pride and the tragedy of wartime service. My father piloted B-24 bombers, while my mother worked as […]
Same Old Show
The Standard-JournalSeptember 20, 2024 In the recent presidential debate, there was a stark difference between how and what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris communicated. Vice President Harris immediately set a civil tone when she walked over to Donald Trump with her hand extended in greeting. She methodically presented her policy positions in a clear voice […]
Your Choice on November 5
The Daily ItemAugust 1, 2024 On November 5, the United States is poised to achieve a monumental milestone with the election of our first female president. Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic candidate for the highest elective office in our nation and, contrary to claims from Republicans, is eminently qualified to assume this […]
Running Rapids
The Daily ItemJuly 28, 2024 Running the rapids: Making it up as we go Our Senior Paddler is not as strong as he used to be. We have invited him to go overboard, and he has. His First Mate is now in charge as our craft noses into the rapids … Joe Biden was hard […]