Money and violence, in football and politics
We’ve now entered the era of “free-agent politicians,” more interested in power and money than in actually governing.
Ken Wolf
Ken Wolf spent 40 years teaching European and World History, punctuated by several administrative chores, at Murray State University, retiring in 2008. (Read the rest on the Contributors page.)
Poor Kevin McCarthy: He can’t win for losing
McCarthy won a title. The far-far-right Freedom Caucus won everything else. And the rest of us lost.
Think blue counties are worse to live in than red counties? Think again.
Many of my Republican friends believe gun deaths and other forms of violence are worse in Blue states than in Red ones. The facts, as revealed in data from the recent census, as well as from the CDC and the IRS, tell a very different story.
Democratic election success: A conservative cautionary tale
What lessons do Democrats need to take from their successes in the midterms?
How Democrats can win more elections
Meet people, even those who will not vote for you, where they live. Show respect for who they are and what they believe. Listen more and talk less.
Despite polarization, what can this election teach us?
Are there lessons for both parties from the surprising results of this election? Ken Wolf thinks there are.
How mainstream Christians should respond to Christian Nationalism
Ken Wolf asks the question, then answers it with five steps for Christians to respond to Christian Nationalism.
Fifteen questions to ask candidates before you vote
An expansion of the “ten questions” article of a few weeks ago. Print these out and take them with you to ask candidates yourselves!
Mitch McConnell can help save democracy
A recent NYT editorial identifies two threats to our democracy. One of the threats is hard to stop – but Mitch McConnell can stop the other by himself. Will he?
Could Democrats actually win in November?
Yes, it’s just one poll – but could it be right? Ken Wolf takes a look.
Some questions for Republicans about Trump and the FBI
In light of Republicans’ faux “outrage” over the FBI searching Trump’s estate, columnist Ken Wolf has some questions for those same Republicans.
What could happen if Republicans win?
What kind of government might we have if the Republicans win control of both Houses of Congress this Fall, and then win the Presidency in 2024?
Time to “Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time”
The committee investigating the Trump coup attempt is laying out how it happened. David Brooks says they should instead explore WHY it happened. Ken Wolf says, why not both?
How to step back from an “irrepressible conflict”
A speaker before the Civil War said the nation was moving toward an “irrepressible conflict.” It seems to be happening again – but Ken Wolf calls for a different approach.
Mass shootings: From anger to action?
If Peggy Noonan and Dana Milbank can agree that we must act, can our elected leaders as well?
Our culture of violence leads to mass shootings
It is time to face the stubborn facts that show we live in a culture of violence largely created by the far-right wing, and supported by Republican Party leaders.
