The first op-ed I ever wrote for the Observer-Reporter was about the World Cup being in the United States in 1994. At the time, soccer was struggling for acceptance and I was trying to help grow the game. I fell in love with soccer since I was introduced to it in seventh grade, back in the ...
When it comes to racism and civil rights in America, hard-fought victories have often taken a turn for the worse. This backsliding has produced policies that hamper the equal rights of African Americans. In 2026, the pattern has been repeated, this time initiated by the Supreme Court. First, ...
The most important aspect of good democratic government is that it reflects the “will of the people.” If people have a say in how they are governed, they will accept that governance. Constructing a system of government that reflects the will of the people can be challenging, because there ...
There may be a simple, but ultimately satisfying way of reconciling our deeply held opinions and those annoying opinions of others with whom we disagree. To help save our sanity, our relationships, and perhaps even to save our democratic constitutional republic, it is time to be more ...
For nearly 50 years, Courthouse Square has stood in downtown Washington as one of the county’s most recognizable government buildings. Construction began during a time when large concrete government buildings were viewed as modern and practical. Today, however, the building reflects the ...
Like many of you, I was tired of finding three, four, even five political mailers a day stuffed in my mailbox. Most Republican voters in the 46th Senatorial District could probably wallpaper their homes with them. When voters would rightfully express their dismay, I told them: check the ...
