In the wake of violent unrest in the Middle East, it is hard to not reflect on what we have in terms of civility in our public square. As most know, our Ambassador, Chris Stevens, was killed after the U.S. Embassy in Libya was stormed by militia on September, 11....

Controversy of including God in the Democratic Party Platform raises bigger question of God’s place in politics and government         Does God have a place in the platform of a political party? It depends upon whom you ask. On day two of the...

Ellis Park owner Ron Geary announced that he is opening up a new facility today in Henderson that will house 187 "instant racing" machines. They are just like slot machines but purportedly based on previously run horse races.  If they are anything like...

              Tropical Storm Isaac is likely to become a full blown hurricane this week and drench the GOP National Convention and attendees in Tampa Bay. Prediction: it will be more than cloudy with a chance...

Tropical Storm Isaac is drenching the GOP National Convention resulting in postponement of activities for a day. Prediction: this storm will bring it will be more than wet weather to the region. It is a useful metaphor to describe the escalating political fury and...

The news out of Washington D.C. earlier today was chilling. At 10:45 this morning an angry man shouting negative slurs about pro-family activity in the Family Research Council lobby opened fire and wounded a security guard. Floyd Corkins II was subdued and taken into...

Earlier today Mitt Romney announced that Rep.Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be his VP running mate. The pick couldn't have been any better. Ryan is an articulate defender of founding principles, the right to life, and limited government. He understands that the fiscal mess and...

Everyone is talking about Chik-Fil-A, and not about the food.  The recent controversy that has opened up around the same-sex marriage debate has demonstrated several important truths that conservatives must observe. First, being careful with our words is...

 Once upon a time, there were two small children who were abandoned by their father in the woods. Left on their own, they have a dangerous adventure involving a candy house, a hungry witch, and a hot oven. Eventually they find their way back to their now...

 Once upon a time, there were two small children who were abandoned by their father in the woods. Left on their own, they have a dangerous adventure involving a candy house, a hungry witch, and a hot oven. Eventually they find their way back to their now...