by jpitney | Dec 31, 2022 | Civility
At The Deseret News, Lois M. Collins interviews John S. McCain IV: Honor is a very interesting concept of differing levels, from the personal level to national or even international. The concepts may be a little arcane, but they are important because they provide you...
by jpitney | Dec 30, 2022 | Congress, House of Representatives, Journalism, Journalists
Sarah Ellison at WP: Months before the New York Times published a December article suggesting Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) had fabricated much of his résumé and biography, a tiny publication on Long Island was ringing alarm bells about its local candidate. The...
by jpitney | Dec 29, 2022 | Congress, intelligence
Zach Williams at NY Post: A longtime Pentagon official warned Wednesday that Rep.-elect George Santos (R-Nassau) poses an unprecedented challenge to national security given his recent admitted lying about his background, mysterious finances and potential access to...
by jpitney | Dec 28, 2022 | Presidency
Liz Cheney in the 1/6 report: At the heart of our Republic is the guarantee of the peaceful transfer of power. Members of Congress are reminded of this every day as we pass through the Capitol Rotunda. There, eight magnificent paintings detail theearliest days...
by jpitney | Dec 27, 2022 | California Politics, Census, Demographics, Housing, Population
Marc Sternfield at KTLA: California will always be a popular destination for tourists and those looking to move away from extreme seasonal weather in other parts of the country. The state’s population, however, continues to decline, according to the latest data from...