Duane Kanagy 
Given the Trump Administration’s deep desire to look good, I was amazed that the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released the first report ever on residential utility disconnections. Why? Because the report does not shine a positive light on Trump’s argument that the economy is strong, and on his claims that the high cost
Col. Nathan Jessup’s line “You can’t handle the truth!” from “A Few Good Men,” is one of my favorite movie quotes. Who other than Jack Nicholson could deliver such a line? It makes me ponder “How much truth can my fellow Americans and I handle?” Truth has always been hard to find, particularly in politics.
Jermaine Fowler, author, historian and founder of Humanity Archive, helped me realize two important thoughts for this moment in U.S. political history. 1. President Trump is temporary, but legislators’ voting records are permanent. 2. Love him or despise him, Trump changed our lives and the way we view government. Trump follows the well-worn playbook of
I’ve heard people, who should know better, argue you must show I.D. to receive utility service, but you don’t have to show I.D. to vote. Receiving electricity or cable is a privilege for those who can afford it. Voting is a constitutional right. Therefore, we put as few roadblocks as possible in the way of
A mattress TV ad shows a reprehensible person being asked by an onlooker “How do you sleep at night?” The accused claim to sleep all night long on one of the company’s mattresses. Cute, but it made me think. “How do Republican legislators who voted for tax breaks for the wealthy, but large social spending
Fortunately, we rarely see local law officials do anything to be accused of being a “disgrace to their badges.” The exception occurred on June 14 when Adams County Sheriff James Muller posted on Facebook a photo of a white pickup labeled “The All New Dodge Ram Protester Edition.” The front of the truck was drenched
I wish I could say with more pride that I reside in Pennsylvania’s 13th U.S. Congressional District. Congressman John Joyce has represented the 13th since 2019. While he may be an honorable man, Joyce is not honoring his oath of office, which includes supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign
When I was in 4-H Beef Club, grabbing a blue ribbon during the county fair meant “Samson” and I scored first place. A red ribbon meant second place. President Trump scored a red ribbon during the 2024 election but is acting like he deserved the blue. Trump captured second place with support from roughly 32
American humorist Will Rogers once famously said “I’m not a member of any organized party. I’m a Democrat.” As a lifelong Democrat, that quote has always bothered me because it can ring true. Organizing Democrats can be like herding cats, and organizing effectively to defeat would-be-despot Donald Trump is our biggest challenge right now. I