The move to designate the Swamp Cedars near Ely as Nevada’s newest National Monument appears to be picking up steam. Both of Nevada’s U.S. senators support the idea and have pushed hard to get it on the desk of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. The website advocating for the Swamp Cedars – Bahsahwahbee – to be designated a National Monument calls the place “a ceremonial and … [Read more...]

Liberal thinkers, many of whom can in good faith cogently defend the concept of affirmative action in 2023, must have been mortified to hear President Joe Biden’s goofy criticism of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that ended the practice of racial discrimination in higher education admissions. I’m sure more than a few cringed when the president in an interview on MSNBC’s … [Read more...]

Can’t let this week pass without acknowledging the passing of former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammagren. He was, as many will remember, as eccentric of a Nevada figure as any. And that’s saying something. He served as our 31st lieutenant governor from 1995 to 1999 and was the last to serve under a governor of the opposing party – Gov. Bob Miller was a Democrat and Hammagren … [Read more...]

I had both knees replaced in the last few years, the punishment for running long distances in my youth. Marathons, ultra-marathon relays and wilderness marathons seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, at the ripe old age of 10 (in dog years), not so much. But, I did learn something in that recuperation process that I’d like to shout out to President Joe Biden – Slow … [Read more...]

America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing this on Memorial Day (May 29). When you read this column, it will be June 1, the first day of Pride month. There’s nothing … [Read more...]

The latest Hollywood diversity conceit, as Bugs Bunny might say, “is a doozy, Doc.” Beginning this year, to be considered for “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards, a motion picture must meet diversity requirements in on “screen representation, creative leadership, industry access and audience advancement.” The new diversity rules are many and specific. They are also … [Read more...]

Honestly, I never thought he’d do it. At the age of 80 and showing signs of decline, Joe Biden is actually – no joke – running for re-election. And here’s the kicker: He’s the worst president in recent memory and if he lives long enough, he’ll probably win. As giddy as some are about Donald Trump winning the Republican primary and going on a scorched-earth revenge tour, … [Read more...]