Trump Scares the Establishment
Republicans from Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina have catapulted Donald Trump into a commanding lead. And the pundits in all phases of the media are worried. ...
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Posts by John F. McManus
Little Sisters of the Poor Fighting for Religious Liberty
On March 23rd, the plight of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be heard once again by the U.S. Supreme Court. ...
Celebrate Ending Slavery, But Apologize?
When considering the existence of slavery in the United States, the most sensible course would be to celebrate the fact that our nation did away with slavery. ...
Scalia: The Passing of the Supreme Court’s “Originalist”
The government and the people should honor the contract known as the U.S. Constitution. This was the thinking employed by Antonin Scalia. We can only hope that whoever takes his place...
President Obama’s Speech at a Mosque
President Obama's speech at the Islamic Society of Baltimore was noteworthy not only for several distortions of truth, but also for leaving out important history. ...
Which is Worse: Abortion or a Fake Driver’s License?
Should current thinking hold, doctoring a driver’s license in order to expose what Planned Parenthood does with funding that it obtains from the American people is considered a greater crime than...
The Flawed Balanced Budget Amendment
Balancing the budget is a good idea and the nation would be better off if the federal budget were balanced each year. But the numerous BBAs proposed are so full of...
United Nations Wants Taxing Power
A UN-created panel suggests that the world body be allowed to place a small tax on international sporting events such as the soccer’s World Cup, concerts where famous artists perform, and...
Compulsory Union Funding Threatened
In 26 states, individuals employed in what are termed “public sector” jobs (teachers, firefighters, etc.) are compelled to pay the equivalent of union membership fees even if they decline to join...
What Altered Reality Is President Obama In?
In his final State of the Union address, President Obama managed repeatedly to avoid reality. Simply stated, his performance as chief executive has harmed America. ...
Standoff in Oregon Centers on Land Ownership and Control
Understanding the resistance to federal agencies currently shown in headlines and newscasts nationwide should begin with a reading of the U.S. Constitution. ...
Scientific Hokum and Its Destructive Political Agenda
The war on the use of available energy (coal, oil, and natural gas) not only continues, it received a huge boost at the recent United Nations Climate Summit in Paris. The...
The War Power Belongs Only to Congress
Correcting the situation of U.S. military forces being used by the UN without declaration of war requires repeal of the War Powers Act and withdrawal from the United Nations. ...
Political Correctness Gone Amuck
Will the nearly insane political correctness already sweeping through America lead to physical violence? Or will America turn back to the sanity and good will that marked the nation a mere...
The Passing of Jane Ingraham
The New American was fortunate to have Jane Ingraham as a contributor for many years. She recently passed away at age 95 near her home in Vero Beach, Florida. ...