For better or worse, the 2022 election cycle is over. Nevada solidified its position as a “purple” state, not fully Republican and not fully Democrat. The Governor’s office will change hands with Joe Lombardo taking the reins from Steve Sisolak. On … [Continue reading] about Observations From the Mid-Term Elections
Happy Thanksgiving: Let’s Reflect on the Season
November has arrived and with it the start of the Holiday season. Pumpkins are everywhere from our drinks to our food and most of us are starting to plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I believe it’s important we take a moment to reflect on how … [Continue reading] about Happy Thanksgiving: Let’s Reflect on the Season
Tight Races: Get Out and Vote
Well, folks, it's that time again. Every two years we endure months of political ads, mailers and debates leading up to election day which is only a month away. This year, Nevada elections are very tight which means each and every vote is important. … [Continue reading] about Tight Races: Get Out and Vote
Break It to Fix It: Education in Nevada
When you want to make an omelet, you need to break a few eggs. That adage also clearly applies to our state’s education system. I’ve been a Nevada resident for almost half a century and, as long as I’ve been here, the biggest topic of concern has … [Continue reading] about Break It to Fix It: Education in Nevada
Questioning Authority: Checks and Balances
In high school civics, most of us were taught about the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in our government. As a refresher, our government is designed with three branches, each with individual powers to prevent any one branch from … [Continue reading] about Questioning Authority: Checks and Balances
Shop and Vote Your Values
This may be the most politically incorrect commentary you read in a while. So, if you are especially sensitive, please just turn the page. I write this knowing people will disagree, my email will be flooded with responses and I may be punished, or as … [Continue reading] about Shop and Vote Your Values
Repairing the Vote: “Hope is Not a Course of Action”
In a phone call earlier this year, Mark Wlaschin, deputy Secretary of State (SOS) for elections in Nevada said, “Hope is not a course of action. We are taking action.” He was referring to the measures the Secretary of State is taking to prevent … [Continue reading] about Repairing the Vote: “Hope is Not a Course of Action”
Parent’s Rights: Some Things Shouldn’t Involve the Village
When I first heard the idea that children don’t belong to their parents, but rather to the community, I passed it off as far-left nonsense. That was in 2013 with the following quote, “We have to break through this idea that kids belong to their … [Continue reading] about Parent’s Rights: Some Things Shouldn’t Involve the Village
Education Needs Help: And Parents Need Options
There seems to be one issue Nevadans can all agree on to some degree – education needs to improve, the health of our state depends on it. However, how to improve education is an issue that has been hotly debated and those debates tend to fall along … [Continue reading] about Education Needs Help: And Parents Need Options
Mission War: Las Vegas Wants Nonprofit’s Land
CARE Complex is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating homelessness in Downtown Las Vegas. The organization was established in 2005. In 2014, CARE purchased a foreclosed property in the city’s “Corridor of Hope” – a prime area to help those burdened … [Continue reading] about Mission War: Las Vegas Wants Nonprofit’s Land
Dangerous Word Play: Holding the Line with “Shall”
For as long as I can remember, the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) has been working to raise taxes for education. They’ve come to nearly every industry in the state with their hand out for more money. Like most other business owners, I … [Continue reading] about Dangerous Word Play: Holding the Line with “Shall”
Unconstitutional Law: Don’t “Ghost” Homemade Guns
Last year, Nevada legislators passed AB 286, an anti-gun bill that would have made some elements of home gunsmithing illegal under a broad banner definition. As it was passed, the bill would have prohibited a person from possessing, purchasing, … [Continue reading] about Unconstitutional Law: Don’t “Ghost” Homemade Guns
What is Truth… And, is it Relative?
How important is the truth to you? I expect it’s important to most of us, so let’s dig into what truth is. And, since its December, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s first look at what He says about truth. When being interrogated by Pontius … [Continue reading] about What is Truth… And, is it Relative?
Blessings Check: More Than Thanksgiving
… the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are … [Continue reading] about Blessings Check: More Than Thanksgiving
Enough is Enough: Stop Government Overreach
I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their … [Continue reading] about Enough is Enough: Stop Government Overreach
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr If Dr. King were alive today, half a century … [Continue reading] about Can’t We All Just Get Along?
The Right to Vote: Restoring Confidence in Elections
Since the 2020 election concluded, voting issues have come to the forefront for our nation. Some contend the election was “rigged” while others insist it was fair. I won’t speak to whether or not this most recent election was conducted fairly for all … [Continue reading] about The Right to Vote: Restoring Confidence in Elections