Month September 2025

Censoring free speech is dangerous

Megan Giles Cooney | Columnist Many Americans are philosophically in the political middle, open to hearing a range of views before forming their opinions. That’s where I strive to land when writing commentary. Practicing the patience of listening to varied…

Our elusive gun rules

Why is the United States awash with gun violence? Why do we permit guns in the hands of people wishing others harm? Why would anyone shoot through church windows to kill and maim innocent school children in Minneapolis? Standing in the…

Fit to Serve

Two months ago, I wrote a column supporting a mandatory retirement age for federal offices. That means the president, the cabinet, the judges, and all the way down the line.  When published, my email address is listed below my column,…