Merrill Matthews, opinion contributor

One of the longtime dividing lines between conservatives and liberals or progressives is whether those receiving welfare benefits should be required to work.  Conservatives see the requirement as a way to reduce costs; liberals see it as punishment for being […]

You can’t just say you’re a conservative anymore. The question now is what kind of conservative you are.   There have always been factions among conservatives, but there was also some overlap on several issues. When Ronald Reagan ran for president,

As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New Year’s Day sermon

As 2024 comes to close, it’s a good time to consider some of the lies from outgoing President Biden and his Democratic support team. Of course, many politicians exaggerate or intentionally mislead the public, and some flat out lie. While Biden

Progressives and media pundits are raising concerns that once in office President-elect Donald Trump will seek revenge against his critics and political opponents. But there are different kinds of revenge, and nominating Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to head the National Institutes of Health

Iran’s leaders must be wondering if they’ve “poked the bear” (i.e., Donald Trump) for the last time. Their scheme to assassinate a U.S. presidential candidate, Trump, can be considered an act or war — so says President Joe Biden. Iran’s belligerence has

When Bill Clinton ran for president in 1992, it was clear that if he won the election the country would be getting a two-fer — Hillary Clinton would play a major role in a Clinton administration. Most people viewed that

It’s easy to see why some are a little cynical when the FBI reports, only five weeks before the presidential election, that violent crime declined in 2023. Negative public perceptions about crime have been a challenge for the Biden-Harris administration. However, some surveys have

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, is a communist and Marxist and refers to her as “Comrade Kamala.” While it’s doubtful that Trump’s name calling helps him win over voters, if he has to call