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March 11, 2016

Laura Ingalls Wilder's unflinching faith in America

In 1931, a Missouri farm woman sat down with pencil and lined paper to write her life story.

March 11, 2016

An alternative obituary for Nancy Reagan

In death as in life, Nancy Reagan, the former first lady couldn’t catch a break from the Washington Post.

February 11, 2016

GI brides: They came to the U.S. 'for the love of an American serviceman'

Hundreds of thousands of young women-- the largest group of female migrants in American history– travelled to the US after WWII to spend the rest of their lives with the GIs they met during wartime. Love blossomed despite stiff opposition from authorities.

January 25, 2016

'The Finest Hours': President George H.W. Bush honors Coast Guard heroes

It’s rare that a writer is afforded the opportunity to see one of his or her novels adapted for the big screen. It’s a trillion to one shot to enjoy that very moment while sitting in a theater with a former president of the United States. But that's what happened to me this week.

January 16, 2016

In the values New York embodies we find what is best in each of us as Americans

When the attacks of September 11, 2001 occurred New York was very much the center of American values.

January 15, 2016

Happy Religious Freedom Day: Let's celebrate America's first freedom

Did the holidays end too soon for you? Then celebrate one more, this Saturday: Religious Freedom Day.

January 5, 2016

The show every American schoolchild should see about roots and identity

Knowing where we came from is not only helpful in understanding who we are, but it also can help us see more clearly where we ought to be headed.

December 31, 2015

Twelve ways to live like a Navy SEAL in 2016

Stand up with me as we review the traits you’ll need to join the warrior class and live life like a Navy SEAL.

December 23, 2015

Speaker Paul Ryan: Let's live in the Christmas spirit

This year, I hope that all of us continue to live in what I consider the spirit of Christmas: a courageous humility.

November 23, 2015

91±¬ÁÏ Poll: Is voting an act of patriotism? What about owning a gun?

Last week, I was called for jury duty.  After two days at the court house, I left feeling like I had done my patriotic duty -- and it turns out most Americans agree.