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Never Forget Our Pledge of Independence

Thu, Jul. 3, 2025

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderAmong all our national holidays, July 4th is the most historic, for this is when we mark the birth of our nation and celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago this year.

The Messaging Battle Over Alcohol’s Health Risks

Fri, Feb. 28, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

AlcoholAs the nation awaits the latest updates to the Dietary Guidelines, alcohol industry advocates are repeating claims from a scientific review that informed this government policy statement to suggest that moderate drinking is safe. The science, however, says otherwise.

Let Us Keep Peace on Earth and Good Will to All

Fri, Dec. 20, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderThe holidays this year will arrive in a joyful confluence. The national celebration of Christmas comes, of course, on December 25th. Hanukkah begins when the sun sets on Christmas Day, lasting until sundown on January 2nd. And Kwanzaa starts, as always, on the day after Christmas, continuing through January 1st.

Give Thanks to Your Fellow Americans

Wed, Nov. 27, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderFrom the 2 million men and women who serve on Active Duty or in the Reserves of our Armed Forces to the thousands upon thousands of volunteers across our nation who give of their time to help those in need, there are so many of our fellow Americans to whom we owe thanks.

Never Forget Our Veterans

Mon, Nov. 11, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderAs we honor Veterans Day 2024, let us remember that we Americans have marked this day — which now honors all those who have served honorably in the U.S. military, the living and those no longer with us — for 105 years.

Labor Day and the Election Season

Fri, Aug. 30, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob Dilenschneider

Labor Day was always seen as the real beginning of the election season, but with this year's presidential race it seems as if we've been exposed to saturation media coverage and top-of-the-lungs campaigning since, well, forever.

Celebrate the Things That Unite Us

Wed, Jul. 3, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderWe celebrate this July 4th in the midst of an especially heated presidential election. All the more reason, then, why we should pause to consider the many things that unite us despite all the differences that divide us.

The Abnormality of the New Normal

Wed, Jun. 19, 2024

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherOur society's “new normal” carries a lot of negative baggage with it, including the normalization of intolerance and cruelty, political violence being deemed "patriotic," exploitative workplace environments, plummeting civility, and justifications for the use of deadly force.

Let This Memorial Day Bring Us All Together

Mon, May 27, 2024

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderDespite the many differences in our nation during this, an especially divisive election year, let us make Memorial Day an event that draws us together.

Team Biden Whistles Past the Graveyard

Tue, May 14, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Joe BidenPresident Biden should heed the wisdom of Yogi Berra who said that "it gets late early out there." It's time to go, Joe. Calling Congressman Jim Clyburn... Hiring platform Indeed fires 1,000 staffers because it hired too many people... Sail4th 250 kicks off $30M fundraising drive to bankroll celebrations slated for nation's 250th birthday.

Enjoy the Holiday Season

Thu, Dec. 7, 2023

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderAt a moment in history when there are so many conflicts among peoples here and abroad, let us put our differences aside and celebrate this wonderful season in a spirit of togetherness.

Uncle Walter and Henry the K: A Hero and a Villain

Thu, Nov. 30, 2023

By Bill Huey

Bill HueyThe news announcing the death of Henry Kissinger, the last of the prevaricating politicians and so-called statesmen who stole my future and that of thousands of other young Americans, got me thinking about Walter Cronkite.

Some Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

Wed, Nov. 22, 2023

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderThe world today is full of conflicts, some of them violent and deadly. Fortunately, the United States, while it has taken sides in many cases, is not yet directly engaged in any of the fighting. That is all the more reason to celebrate Thanksgiving 2023 for the blessings that we have and enjoy.

Honor Those Who Stepped Forward

Fri, Nov. 10, 2023

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderLet us pause on Veterans Day 2023 to reflect on the many millions of men and women who for nearly two and half centuries have answered the call to defend our nation— and who continue to do so now.

Biden Faces Marketing Conundrum

Tue, Nov. 7, 2023

By Kevin Foley

Kevin FoleyTo win next November, Team Biden must get out of its comfort zone and begin to think of creative ways to attract voters in those swing states.

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Celebrating the American Worker's Productivity

Sat, Sep. 2, 2023

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Robert DilenschneiderAmericans have continued to be the most resourceful, resilient and enterprising people on Earth. It is an achievement which this—and every—Labor Day celebrates.