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Muriel Bowser's anti-gun plan a complex gambit
Well, moms, dads and sweeties everywhere, there are signs that a new D.C. sheriff is in town, and her name is Muriel Bowser, but the name on her badge is "Sheriff Snitch." That's right, snitching of gun owners will become as vogue-ish as hashtags if Mayor Bowser turns her passion to rid the city of illegal guns into a reasonable policy.
What to do when the D.C. swamp overflows
It's only early July, and there are no clear signs that a hurricane bearing down on the mid-Atlantic region is imminent. That's good news that brings a question about things that might come: What happens when the D.C. swamp overflows?
Maryland slams Metro's 'black hole,' 'obfuscation'
The governor of Maryland, who's responsible for pouring his state's share of Metro funding into mass transit coffers, has made an offer Metro officials and regional leaders can't afford to refuse.
Give America some R-E-S-P-E-C-T
These days, American voters are being goaded by the Democrats into believing there are but two political parties -- theirs on the left and Republicans on the right. The Democrats are anti-Trump, they're scared to tell wannabe Americans that we drive on the right.
D.C. slow to move hand in sports betting
Like New Jersey, the D.C. government jumped in the legalized-gambling line early, promising to have the city's betting programs up and running this fall. Now, they seemingly are behind a deadline of their own making.
Metro poker table has too many players
What's going on at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly called Metro? Far too much to encapsulate in a single column or news report.
America's birthday is always a reason to celebrate
America's birthday is always a reason to celebrate, even if the script is changed this year.
Elected leaders should be held accountable for abuse in D.C. schools
Do you know who's minding your children? Do you want to know? If you answer 'yes,' then hold yourself, your elected leaders and their appointed educrats accountable.
What Trump needs to do to win in 2020
Here is a short list of what he needs to do to maximize his chances for reelection
D.C legislators' intent to decriminalize prostitution filled with sex, lies and idiocy
The D.C. Council is pondering legislation that would decriminalize prostitution. If passed, there might still be prostitutes walking K Street and other D.C. corridors popular to the sex trade. D.C. lawmakers say their legislative intent is take create a safe working environment for, well, sex workers by removing criminal penalties and reducing their vulnerability to exploitation and violence.
Nancy Pelosi has Trump impeachment conundrum
Nancy Pelosi chose to run for speaker of the House again and now she has a full-blown political challenge that is rapidly worsening.
Who will answer when a nation calls for greatness
Nations are raised to greatness through the virtues of great men, as Edmund Burke observed, and Britain could once call on the likes of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher when the hour of greatest peril arrived.
D.C. statehood vote that counts
Supporters for making the District of Columbia the 51st state are happy because the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has scheduled a hearing for July 24, when Americans everywhere and in the throes of planning for their summer fun and back-to-school routines -- not beating a drum for D.C. statehood, or Donald Trump, for that matter.
D.C. hospital plan is wacky
Here's the dilemma: The government of the District of Columbia does not know how to own and efficiently and effectively manage a public hospital. It has tried at least five times, and failed in each attempt. Instead of conceding defeat, it's trying a fifth time.
Educating the masses about vaccinations
If we really and truly want to curb the current measles outbreak and better educate U.S. residents about vaccinations in general, why not use our good ol' reliable, trusty dusty Postal Service?
Joe Biden 2020 campaign kickoff begins with a whimper
And to think I was worried. Having lingered too long over a cheesesteak lunch, I feared being late for Joe Biden's big kickoff rally here Saturday, forced to watch the event at the Eakins Oval from a mile or so away.
Parents can't be ignorant of their child's sexual education
One of the reasons kids, teens and adults know more about sex and sexual relations is because parents shirk their responsibilities: 1., by not accepting their responsibility to be their children's first teachers, and 2., by not paying attention to what their children's teachers are and are not teaching.
Mother's Day reminder to all mothers: Your advice matters
As I strive to apply her words of wisdom, I also look for opportunities to pass them on to my own children, even though they too are now adults. My prayer is that they continue to heed the advice when appropriate, so that the lessons from my mom, and her mom, and those who came before, will continue to bless generations to come.
Uber delivery for school lunch a safety risk
The kids like the convenience. But what they are not thinking about is the safety risks -- strangers on campus, vehicular and pedestrian accidents, poisoned foods, distracted authorities.
Political shenanigans can dash hopes of people who need help the most
Politicians often have good intentions, creating programs that simultaneously offer a hand up and a hand out. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. The city of Baltimore's did not work, and its failure at stringent oversight and accountability by city authorities is why.
