George Landrith, The coronavirus was originally thought of as a health care issue. But then the stock market started to tank, and it became an economic issue. Now with the nation on virtual lockdown, the economic losses are not just paper losses in the nation’s stock portfolio. Hourly employees at America’s ballparks and arenas, restaurants,…
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Derek Hunter, Being a columnist and talk show host, you’re always on the lookout for things to write/talk about. Some weeks there are a lot, some you’re at a loss and resort to big picture topics or random thoughts you think are worthy of exploring. Now, in this time, there’s no lack of things that…
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Kelli Ward, “Great leaders always seem to embody two seemingly disparate qualities. They are both highly visionary and highly practical.” – John C. Maxwell As we face down this present Chinese Coronavirus pandemic, I am thankful that President Trump is demonstrating both the visionary and practical qualities of leadership that Dr. Maxwell highlighted so aptly. The…
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The GOP-controlled Senate on Sunday failed to move forward with considering the $1.4 trillion “Phase Three” stimulus package intended to help businesses and families devastated by the downturn over the coronavirus outbreak, as Senate Majority Leader McConnell, R-Ky., blasted Democrats opposed to the plan. The vote came while at least five GOP senators were in self-quarantine, including Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who became…
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The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead. Already, text messages predicting a nationwide lockdown have circulated, along with social media posts telling people that one way to get tested for the virus is by donating blood or warning that mosquitoes…
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Nearly one in three Americans was under orders on Sunday to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as Ohio, Louisiana and Delaware became the latest states to enact broad restrictions, along with the city of Philadelphia. The three states join New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey, home to 101…
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In times of uncertainty, many could find themselves looking for protection. The firearm industry is seeing an unprecedented number of people buying guns according to experts. Will these numbers start to dwindle in the near future… or are they just beginning? “I don’t this it’s any secret at all that gun stores all across the…
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Kevin McCullough, Ok. Deep breath. Feel better? Most of the nation survived the first full week of social distancing. We distanced ourselves, assisted our children as they engaged in “home learning,” and attempted to make life as normal as possible for our families. The stock market tanked. Thousands of small businesses went bankrupt, millions closed…
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Dr. William Haseltine, The way public life has changed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic may feel new and frightening to many. But the older among us have lived through similar times and similar fears. There is one thing we know that may bring solace: there will be an end to this pandemic and – if…
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Have Democrats found an alternative to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination? Some seem to think so: The hashtag #PresidentCuomo — referring to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — was trending on social media Saturday as the party’s voters continued to mull who should take on President Trump in November. Just a day earlier, the hashtag #WhereIsJoe…
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