Dr. ESP Janet Adkins, a candidate for school superintendent in our community, included the following in an op-ed piece in the local paper: As a mom, I have had my child come home and share with me how he was offered “extra credit” if he could memorize the “five pillars of Islam.”…I am opposed to instruction … Read more
The Summer 2016 issue of the George Washington University magazine includes an article titled “About Death.” It shares retiring psychology professor Pamela Woodruff’s perspective on the end of life. When asked about an afterlife, Woodruff responded “I don’t believe in it absolutely. I simply hope that it’s there.” The article reminded me of my … Read more
Yesterday, Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence announced he plans to release his tax returns before the election. The media’s response to the news was to ask the following questions of Donald Trump surrogates and their pundits. Does this put more pressure on Donald Trump to release his own returns? Do you think Pence … Read more
This post was inspired by yesterday’s news related to the release of tax returns by the Clintons and vice-presidential candidate Tim Kaine’s family. While the media focused on the candidates’ effective tax rates and charitable giving, I was struck by the Clintons’ decrease in annual income between 2014 (approximately $27 million) and 2015 ($10.5 million). … Read more
This was supposed to be the week both major party candidates concentrated on their visions and proposals for growing the American economy. On Monday, Donald Trump focused on reduced tax rates, deregulation and repeal/renegotiation of trade agreements. We have yet to hear from Hillary Clinton (scheduled for Thursday) but we know she will likely … Read more