Tom Wilson

Violence is taking place in our streets as citizens protest the actions of masked government agents. We tend to quickly take sides. Some support the agents; some support the protesters. Positions harden. We feel justified becoming more conservative or more liberal. We no longer seek facts and truth. We just know we’re right. The agents

On Nov 4, voters in Upper Adams School District will have the opportunity to elect four candidates for Upper Adams school board.  Here is a sampling, in the order they will appear on ballots, of what five bipartisan candidates supported by bipartisan community members think about school board membership: Kay Hollabaugh – Will provide the

Our society and form of government is based on free speech, be it in writing or orally.  That right is enshrined in the First Amendment along with the rights of free exercise of religion, freedom of the press, and the right of the people to peacefully assemble.  We enjoy the right to speak our mind,

I have written before about the dangers created when Congress abdicates its duties and responsibilities under the Constitution to the executive branch. Article I of the Constitution gives “pride of place” to the structure and authorities of Congress, reflecting what I believe was the Founders’ clear intent to give priority to that branch of government

The US Constitution is revered as an inspired work that not only has endured since New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify in June 1788, but also because serious people over the centuries staked their honor on its words. It should surprise no one that the Constitution’s first article addresses the legislative branch and

If I wanted to spend $1 million ($1M) at the rate of $1 per second, it would take about 13 days; $1 billion ($1B) about 31 years, and $1 trillion ($1T) over 300 centuries.  The difference between 1M, 1B, and 1T is hard to comprehend. That’s just a fun math exercise until you realize the

School boards provide oversight and governance to school districts.  They do so by: (1) supporting the mission and evaluating progress toward goals,(2) providing responsible fiscal oversight, (3) establishing and maintaining district policies, (4) hiring, oversight and evaluating the superintendent and (5) serving as community leaders and advocates.  Boards have no management functions.  None. Jan E.