Who Did the Political Parties Nominate as our Next President?

  This Editorial was written  by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Major political parties have nominated a candidate to be our next President.  Who are our choices? Normally, one would think that a political party has a responsibility to nominate candidates for public office...

Do We Need National Presidential Conventions?

  Set in Chicago, IL, the second Presidential National Convention is tonight, Monday, August 19, 2024.  One might question whether the “value added” by holding extravagant conventions is worth their excessive costs.  Posted this morning on...

Is the Party Over?

  J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist, and history buff.  He wrote this essay for InsideSources.com.  It was published on Monday, August 19, 2024, the morning of the Democratic National Convention. Democrats may have just sounded the death knell...

314 Action Congratulates 4 Endorsed Candidates

    Today, 314 Action, the premier Pro-Science Political Organization, congratulates Representative Sean Casten (IL-06); Representative Bill Foster (IL-11); Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17); Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14. [These candidates won]...

Reward the Good, and Discourage the Bad: Sound Reasonable?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We used to expect “good behavior” from our public celebrities and especially those who held high office, such as Governor, Legislator, and President. We felt that they should be held up as an example for our...