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    John Micek - February 19, 2019
    The global influence of America's energy boom can't be taken for granted. It's up to Washington to enact policies that keep our energy industry strong.

    America’s energy boom empowers our diplomats

    Guest Contributor - February 18, 2019
    Matt Walsh writes about abortion a lot. Walsh’s commentary is not news. Rather, what Walsh is sharing is propaganda.

    Matt Walsh is wrong about abortion

    Guest Contributor - February 17, 2019
    If the immigration problem is solved, the politicians will lose millions, so Congress works overtime for years to make sure they do nothing.

    Damning the do-nothings of Congress

    Michael Reagan - February 16, 2019
    Howard Schultz's presidential run could be enough to guarantee that whatever Commissar gets the Democrat nod will be our next president.

    Howard Schultz could use a little caffeine

    Michael Shannon - February 16, 2019
    The Trump administration's recent efforts to stymie future cyber attacks call into question whether there really is "no collusion" with Russia.

    If Trump is innocent, why’s he still helping Russia?

    Blair Bess - February 16, 2019
    Rather than demonize and ban all devices, parents should regulate screen time and ensure their children use technology in beneficial ways.

    In defense of screen time

    Guest Contributor - February 16, 2019
    In spite of overwhelming proof, anti-vaxxers might still be willing to risk their children contracting a preventable disease that has the potential to kill.

    Anti-vaxxers are a threat to all of us

    Rich Manieri - February 15, 2019
    Friends with awards fatigue confide that it's hard to stay awake during "woke" lectures from the glitterati.

    Are you suffering from awards fatigue?

    Danny Tyree - February 15, 2019
    I kicked off my own diet recently when I noticed that I could no longer wrap a towel around my midsection without an industrial ratchet strap.

    Curl up and diet

    Guest Contributor - February 15, 2019
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