Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Donald Trump wins the optics on looming government shutdown
Once again, headlines are warning of a government shutdown if Congress and the White House can't strike a deal on border security. But this shutdown, if it comes, will be a public relations win for President Donald Trump. Published February 11, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s unicorn flight of ‘Green New Deal’ fancy
There's a saying in the Bible that goes, "Come, let us reason together." And you can bet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with her Green New Deal and all, hasn't read it. That's to say: The Green New Deal is about as far from a thinking person's mind as can be. Published February 9, 2019
Chris Pratt inspires with God-talk on Stephen Colbert show
Without a doubt, Hollywood's Chris Pratt is an anomaly. He's not only a Christian in Hollywood. He's an open Christian in an anti-Christian Hollywood crowd -- and just recently, he took that Christian message to Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show," of all places. Published February 8, 2019
The Washington Post to Ralph Northam: ‘Time is up’
The editorial staff of The Washington Post called on Virginia's Ralph Northam to resign from his governor's seat. Published February 7, 2019
Blackface, ‘dark makeup’ and Dems — and the confusing politics of hate
All eyes may be on Virginia and its gubernatorial blackface scandal right now -- but really, the juicier story is watching members of the media duck and dodge for the Democrats caught between a rock and a racist place. It's getting confusing to keep track of when blackface is racist, when it's not and just whom we're supposed to hate. Published February 7, 2019
America could indeed become socialist
It was inspiring of President Donald Trump to say, during his State of the Union, that America would "never be a socialist country." But the thing is: America could. Only by acknowledging that can America protect against it. Published February 7, 2019
Catholic priests should be allowed to marry
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, SNAP, is holding a summit this week to press Pope Francis into taking stronger action against clergy members who commit acts of sexual abuse. Well and good. But a better course of action would be for the Catholic Church to open its priestly ranks to marriage. Published February 6, 2019
Donald Trump’s State of the Union did the impossible
In his State of the Union, President Donald Trump managed to do what political watchers wouldn't have predicted possible just a few short hours before his opening words -- and that's draw together the chamber, the Democrats and Republicans, the country. He made Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smile and applaud, for crying out loud. Published February 6, 2019
Birth tourism’s bigger risks are national security
Federal agents just arrested scores of suspects tied to a couple of birth tourism programs that brought hundreds of pregnant women from China into America so they might get citizenship status for their children. These operations are offenses to taxpayers. But they're also national security risks. And should be treated as such. Published February 2, 2019
Donald Trump’s withdrawal from ‘Endless Wars’ can’t be a surprise
President Donald Trump, by announcing withdrawals in December and by standing by that decision this week, is simply recognizing the utter irrationality of putting more U.S. troops in harm's way for reasons that are largely unclear. Published February 1, 2019
Harvard accused of fostering ‘hostile environment against men’
A doctoral student from California has filed a similar complaint against Harvard, claiming "campus gender politics" at the Ivy school have created a "hostile environment" for males. This is called turning the tables on the liberals. Published February 1, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s misplaced criticisms of billionaire Howard Schultz
Note to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Americans, by and large, don't care if billionaires have billions of bucks. Published January 31, 2019
Ralph Northam, a doctor you definitely wouldn’t want
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is a pediatric neurologist -- a doctor who treats children who are suffering from problems with their nervous systems. But after hearing his defense of third-trimester abortion, truly, here's a medical professional who shouldn't be allowed anywhere near kids. Published January 31, 2019
Democrats’ ongoing problem with God
Democrats, as recent headlines show, are planning to amend the requirement that those testifying before the House Committee on Natural Resources will swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth -- without the "so help you God" finish line. Anything to get God out of government, right? Published January 31, 2019
Virginia abortion bill makes mockery of state motto, ‘sic semper tyrannis’
Virginia just proposed a bill that would allow women, until pretty much the very moment of birth, to abort. It was tabled. Still, this is the state with the motto of "sic semper tyrannis," or "thus always to tyrants," a phrase that's supposed to evoke images of freedom and justice. Not so for the babies, apparently. Published January 30, 2019
Cliff Sims an opportunist Donald Trump should ignore
Cliff Sims is a former White House aide who just wrote a book blasting this White House called "Team of Vipers." Can you say Scott McClellan? How about Omarosa Manigualt? Published January 29, 2019
Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty: ‘We’ve been on this no-God thing’ too long
Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame warned that America was rapidly losing its moral compass, its godly guidance, its biblically-centered politics, and that without some concerted efforts on the parts of the people of virtue, this nation, in just a few short decades, will be unrecognizable. So he says in his new book, anyway. Published January 29, 2019
Bible classes in public schools? ‘Great!’
President Donald Trump said in a tweet that he'd back states currently considering the addition of Bible literary classes in their public schools. This is good news. About time news, in fact. Published January 28, 2019
Donald Trump vs. Fox News, vs. Ann Coulter, vs. et al
President Donald Trump has always been a bit of thorn in the side of the left and the elitist, establishment wings of the right. Understandable. He doesn't play the normal reindeer political games. But this shutdown battle has spread a bitter taste wide. Published January 28, 2019
Government shutdown not as bad as private sector shutterings
An estimated 800,000 federal employees were reportedly affected by this government shutdown, and put in positions of -- as the media tell it -- having to borrow money to buy groceries or make the untenable decision of paying rent or getting chemotherapy. But let's remember: Jobs aren't a human right. Published January 26, 2019
