Truman Walks In, Hamilton Moves Out

by Jamie Stiehm Bye, Alexander Hamilton, you're out. Harry Truman, you're in. The gorgeous Capitol Rotunda statues are so heavy that if one arrives, one must go. Presidents take precedent in our history's most sacred space. Now under the dome, a new statue of the 33rd president just moved in.

The Idle American

When my aged Uncle Mort tells a story that is not “truth-proofed,” it merely means he heard it somewhere, and details may be accurate—or, more likely— figments of his imagination. Herewith is his most current tale.

Twitter Secrets

I love Twitter. I love it because when I joined, I 'followed' people, so I get to learn what they think. I also learn what the crowd thinks, and sometimes I get breaking news. Hooray for Twitter. I also hate Twitter. After I read my Twitter feed, I often feel disgusted with myself.

Capital Highlights

Texans urged to get flu shot Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect.

Hurricane Myths

Hurricane Ian is gone, but the media's myths about hurricanes live on. Reporters say the federal govmust direct disaster response, as if only the feds have the knowledge and money to do it. 'Debate is already growing about how big federal aid must be,' says CNN. Why?!

The Idle American

Uncle Mort refuses to give in to what he thinks leads many folks to early graves. He says he’ll resort to extreme measures to avoid falling into a trap he calls “terminal boredom.” Mort finds much to merit his attention on his little spread down in the thicket.

Iran's Latest Rebellion

by Austin Bay On Sept. 13, Iranian Islamic dictatorship 'morality police' in Tehran arrested a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman named Mahsa Amini. The morality police charged her with violating the regime's dress code. She hadn't covered her hair properly, or something. On Sept.

Capital Highlights

State sends resources to Florida Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade.

Second Amendment Puts Safety First

The Second Amendment addressing the right of American citizens to bear arms is a touchy subject these days, but its effect on our daily lives cannot be overstated. Being able to protect ourselves in a world becoming more dangerous by the day is essential to survival.

The Idle American

For many decades, football-loving men gathered in coffee shops to dissect the previous Friday night’s schoolboy football games. There was more dissecting than coffee-drinking. Many may not have realized it, but those games— won, lost or tied—helped to unify community spirit.