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Kamala Harris’ $8 billion 'shoplifting industry' wrecked California

All parents ask their children what they want to be when they grow up. Astronaut, firefighter and doctor have long been favorites. But California has now added a dubious new profession to the list: shoplifting entrepreneur. Shoplifting in California has become so rampant that it’s no longer just a petty crime. It’s an $8 billion...

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One sentiment is the greatest threat to the Democrats’ election hopes

“I want my life back.” It’s a broadly held sentiment that poses the greatest threat to the Democrats’ election hopes this November. Here’s why. For working- and middle-class Americans, it means returning to a time when you could go to the grocery store or fill your gas tank without being shocked by the costs. A...

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Do we need a female president?

One of the most formative experiences of my career was teaching fifth grade. I loved teaching biographies because they brought history to life, taught timeless lessons and inspired my students. I remember teaching aboutKathrine Switzer, the 1967 marathon runner who shattered a glass ceiling for women in sports. Kathtine was an excellent athlete, but women...

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Morning Glory: Kamala Harris goes left, again

Vice President Kamala Harris’s first major decision as the Democratic nominee for president obliged her to choose either to go left or to try and keep the Democrats as a mainstream, traditionally liberal party both with regards to Israel and vis-à-vis American politics generally. Harris chose “left” when she picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as...

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Putin's Iran-Israel dilemma amid growing fears of regional war: 'Complex considerations'

As the crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate amid concerns of an anticipated Iranian attack on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh last week in Tehran, Russian President Vladimir Putin advised Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to avoid Israeli civilian casualties. This message was delivered by Russia’s Security Council...