For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. — St. Paul — 1 Corinthians 13:12 On January 6th, 2021, a mob of insurrectionists laid siege to the US Capitol…

This is the third in a series of pieces I will be writing between now and November 3rd, 2020. The first is here and the second is here. “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” — Abraham Lincoln The United States is a Constitutional Republic where every 4 years the people of the several states can vote to instruct the…

This is the second in a series of pieces I will be writing between now and November 3rd, 2020. The first is here. “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” — Abraham Lincoln The United States is a Constitutional Republic where every 4 years the people of the several states can vote to instruct the electors from their state to…

This is the first in a series of pieces I will be writing between now and November 3rd, 2020. “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” — Abraham Lincoln The United States is a Constitutional Republic where every 4 years the people of the several states can vote to instruct the electors from their state to cast their ballot for…

Since its founding, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been on the margin of society in the United States. There was no major political party that had any interest in protecting the peculiar needs of the members of The Church. The Church was formally organized…

The relationships between police officers and citizens has come into sharp focus for many Americans. The extrajudicial killing of George Floyd highlighted again that police officers are subject to criminal penalties but not civil penalties when they break the law. Traditionally, State actors are immune from being sued by the…

March 24th of the year of our Lord 2020. The country is itching to get back to normal life. Fears regarding economic disruption are rising just as the number of COVID-19 cases are rising around the US. As with everything else, how to approach the virus has become a partisan…

The Iowa Caucuses are now 30 days away! Lets take a quick look at Elizabeth Warren. Elizabeth Warren is a technical master. She understands the ins-and-outs of laws and regulations better than maybe any candidate ever. She has time as a US Senator and was a law professor who focused…

Bernie Sanders is the most interesting democratic candidate for President in my lifetime. Why? First, he isn’t a Democrat. Bernie Sanders is an Independent and describes himself as a Democratic Socialist. He is running as a Democrat for President, but as an Independent for Senate. Second, he has run for…