Politicians are at their most condescending when informing constituents that they “just don’t understand.” The comment inevitably comes when the constituent has expressed frustration that long-promised action on publicly popular legislation has yet to materialize....

There are some fearsome fights ahead of us in the new year, but it doesn’t mean we should be fearful of them.

Even at our best, when we stand before God we are like a child banging on a drum.

Let’s stop seeking out high-profile losers, and instead seek candidates who will fight for our republic.

As citizens, our first loyalty must be to each other and not the political personalities of the day.

Language defines our world and shapes our actions.