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America at 250, confessions of a late blooming patriot on the principles and personalities that founded the greatest country in the world

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Group of people in colonial clothing walking in front of Independence Hall during sunset

It wasn’t until college when I was transformed by a James Madison quote, a timeless statement of truth, the equivalent of political poetry, illuminating something deep inside the heart of us all:  If men were angels, no government would be necessary. I’ll confess:  I wasn’t exactly a patriot early in life.  A born cynic, probably… Continue reading America at 250, confessions of a late blooming patriot on the principles and personalities that founded the greatest country in the world

One person’s hate speech is another’s truth

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The universal condemnation of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s comments and demands for a new free speech absolutism were the rare positive developments in a horrible, baffling week, but I can’t help thinking much of it is situational and the battle will continue. Earlier this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi managed to do the impossible when… Continue reading One person’s hate speech is another’s truth