Texans will decide in November whether to add an amendment to their state constitution banning noncitizens from voting.  If approved, the amendment would be added to the constitution’s language prohibiting voting by anyone under the age of 18, for anyone deemed mentally incompetent by a court, and convicted felons, according to Ballotpedia.  In a bipartisan […]

This just in from the Scottish part of Alaska: The Highland Games will be returning to the Alaska State Fair. This year’s Games are set to be the biggest yet, featuring over 175 vendors, more than 200 athletes, award-winning tastings, live Celtic music, and a visit from an extra special guest—Honorary Chieftain Graham McTavish, […]

There’s an old saying: “Better late than never.” One could argue that this celebration is long overdue, but at least it’s coming now—Big Apple Mayor Eric Adams announced a fitting tribute to the warriors who have fought valiantly for our country in the post-9/11 years. Dubbed the “Homecoming of […]

I write military history posts every once in a while, to remind people to honor those who fought for our freedoms. If you check out my “What I am Reading” page on this blog, then you’ll see that I’ve been reading a fair number of books about the Korean War west of Chosin, and Guadalcanal. […]

Phil Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty’ “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79, his family announced on Sunday. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We […]