Given the turmoil of Donald Trump’s second term, it might be useful to inquire about MAGA’s “populism”. The actions of the administration reflect no populist concerns; indeed, the opposite is true. If Richard Hofstadter once called John C. Calhoun the “Marx of the Master Class” it ...

Kindness must have a place in public school planning. Terry George is bringing a kinder attitude to the management of the Randolph County Schools.  He has a long history of working in Randolph County, his family has attended the schools and taught in the RCPS system.  George served as ...

My friend Marv is near the end of his life on earth. By the time this is published and posted, he may have already ascended to heaven.   I met Marv 44 years ago when I entered the rooms of recovery. Marv must have known how scared I was for he quickly embraced me. I have never had a day in ...

Any time a high-profile transition occurs, it naturally raises questions. When clear information is not immediately available, that space is often filled with speculation and, at times, misinformation. I have been deeply saddened by the number of false narratives that have circulated in recent ...

George M. Cohan, an American songwriter, penned “You’re a Grand Old Flag” on the eve of America’s entry into World War I. Somewhere in this ditty, he celebrated the country where there was “never a boast nor brag”. Irving Berlin celebrated the United States in the epic “God Bless ...

Normally my column immediately after the end of the legislative session focuses on final thoughts, but I needed to write about the Raylee’s Law debacle that occurred in the final hours on March 14. So, consider the following my 2026 legislative session final thoughts. -- If the budget ...