They tried. Oh, they tried. Republicans spent a decade bashing and voting to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. And what did they get for all their trouble? A 7-2 ruling by a conservative Supreme Court to uphold the health insurance program also known as “Obamacare.” For that, Republicans should thank their lucky stars. There would have been unlovely consequences had they succeeded in killing a government program that secured health coverage for 23 million Americans. […]

It is very hard to oppose handing out the candy to the corporate Canoo’s of the world because good paying jobs are becoming increasingly rare or that, at least, is the argument made in doing so. The other underlying but not always explicitly stated reason is that “everybody does it.” In this case $300 million for 2,000 jobs is the transaction to land the plant but I am reminded of a promise Gov. Kevin Stitt […]

If ever I heard of an oxymoron, that's it. There is nothing graceful about all the medical tests -- and enhanced risks -- that seem...

Money and power have always been the mainstays of politics and politicians. There are very few Mr. Smiths who go to Washington. There are some who believe that their constituents deserve equal opportunity and equal justice, but even these good people have to bow to the overlords of campaign finance. One cannot be elected without a lot of money. The self-servers pass laws that benefit themselves, their businesses, and their friends. They take advantage of […]