The current administration continues its fight against childhood obesity through healthier diets by “asking” that advertising of certain products be restricted. The hope is to keep ads for foods with high sodium, fat and sugar from reaching those under 18. How will this change the things promoted on TV, what’s available in stores and restaurants [...]
Easter seemed to come and go without much fanfare this year. Maybe it’s because, unlike Christmas, there is no fixed date for Easter which was later than usual. Perhaps the economy had a negative effect on clothing sales, which usually pick up around this holiday. Or, maybe with Mother’s Day so close flower giving was [...]
Just in time to change summer camp programs, New York state politicians made an ill-fated attempt to stop campers from enjoying the games we loved to play as children. The legislators claim regulation is necessary because dodgeball, freeze tag and kickball pose a “significant risk of injury.” Is this effort part of a broader, more [...]
A recent trip to my local polling place caused me to question a number of things about the waste of money and possible abuse and fraud that arises within the system. The problems extend well beyond the voting process and must be addressed if the state and municipal governments are to get their collective houses [...]
Since an overwhelming majority of adults are for prayer in our nation’s schools, why has the practice been all but eliminated? Continued attacks by individuals and small yet vocal groups, including the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) have been orchestrated over the years to make this country free from religion rather than one that subscribes [...]
