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Americans should examine the moral standards we hold politicians to

Americans should examine the moral standards we hold politicians to

Jack Kitchin April 16, 2018

“What can we do to help the Senator?” This eerie line is spoken by a young staffer in response to the news that Ted Kennedy was involved in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in the new film Chappaquiddick,...

Kennedy's speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Kennedy’s speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Jack Kitchin February 2, 2018

Tuesday night President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address. In what was perhaps the most eloquent and focused speech he has given since his decision to seek the Oval Office, President...

Supreme Court should rule in favor of Masterpiece Cake Shop

Supreme Court should rule in favor of Masterpiece Cake Shop

Jack Kitchin January 22, 2018

Ever since the events surrounding Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission came into the public eye in 2012, it has been a hot-button issue when discussing LGBTQ rights.  Oral arguments...

We should be thankful for a Republican government

We should be thankful for a Republican government

Jack Kitchin November 27, 2017

Family gatherings, turkey with all the trimmings, and a tax bill that could bring economic growth, the likes of which haven’t been seen in over 30 years, inspired me to reflect on the things in my life...

Respect for our troops should not be controversial

Respect for our troops should not be controversial

Jack Kitchin November 14, 2017

“Why do you like them so much?” Lieutenant Sam Weinberg asks of Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway in Rob Reiner’s 1992 film, A Few Good Men. Galloway replies, “Because they stand on a wall and...

American soldiers deserve our utmost respect

American soldiers deserve our utmost respect

Jack Kitchin November 2, 2017

“Let’s not let this maybe last thing that’s held sacred in our society — a young man, young woman going out and giving his or her life for our country — let’s try to somehow keep that sacred.”...

The left is threatening freedom of speech and beliefs

The left is threatening freedom of speech and beliefs

Jack Kitchin October 16, 2017

“Don’t try to impose those things on me or even speak of them because they're offensive to me and therefore can’t be tolerated.”  Last Monday evening, former Senator Rick Santorum used these words...

Moore's voters rejected the political establishment

Moore’s voters rejected the political establishment

Jack Kitchin October 3, 2017

Mitch McConnell does not lose often. Elected in 1984, he has held six consecutive terms in the United States Senate, making him the longest serving senator in Kentucky's history. He has held multiple positions...

Americans need to understand the Constitution

Americans need to understand the Constitution

Jack Kitchin September 20, 2017

The United States Constitution is the oldest system of government in place today.  It is responsible for binding together the most powerful nation in the world, yet according to a recent poll taken by...

College students need to move past "Bumper Sticker Politics"

College students need to move past “Bumper Sticker Politics”

Jack Kitchin September 7, 2017

It’s impossible not to be immersed in political rhetoric on an American college campus. Students are surrounded by politically-oriented student organizations, political discussion panels and lectures,...