Reader: Enjoy the rug you stole from the laundromat

This past weekend I took a bathroom rug to the laundromat here in Fullerton, because it is too heavy for my washing machine at home.When I came back to put the rug in the dryer, the rug was gone! Someone had stolen it.Although the rug was old, I certainly hope the person who stole it enjoys it.

Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ captures national headlines, last-minute push to erase it

Nebraska doesn’t get many national headlines about politics, but a recent, last-minute push by major Republicans to get the state to ditch its unique system of awarding electoral votes for president did just that.Former President Donald Trump and leading GOP Sen.

The ‘Winner Take All’ controversy

Following our 17-day summer special session, Gov. Jim Pillen considered calling a second special session to attempt to pass the Winner Take All bill.

Combatting the Chinese Communist Party

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the greatest foreign threat facing the United States today. They steal our intellectual property. They pursue economic and trade policies that undermine our economy.

Providing opportunity for our veterans

In October 1988, the Cold War was still simmering. World War II was just a generation ago, fresh in many veterans’ minds and in the hearts of families who lost their parents and grandparents in the conflict.

Refusing to negotiate frustrates good-faith legislating

This week, prior to the September 30 deadline to authorize funding for federal government operations for the next fiscal year, Congress passed legislation to temporarily extend current federal funding to December 20, 2024.

Citizen-led initiatives face legal challenges

Back in the day, our high school basketball team used to employ a full-court press when we’d fallen behind.It was mostly a desperation measure toward the end of a game, a frantic effort in hopes that we could suddenly trip up our opponent, and turn a defeat into a victory.

A look at the other ballot initiatives

In a previous column we discussed two of the six ballot issues that will be on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.

Maintaining excellence at our military academies

The first American naval force was formed during theAmerican Revolution to defend against the world-class British fleet.Despite some early successes, the Continental Navy struggled to compete with the Royal Navy and was demobilized after the war ended.

Growth through energy abundance

In 2024,American households are spending more on all categories of energy compared to prices at the start of 2021.As virtually every industry requires energy, this affects nearly every aspect of our lives and businesses.