The Trip to China that Changed the Cold War

Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump made a second trip to People’s Republic of China. These visits still seem historic, as Trump is only the eighth American president to visit a country that for so long isolated itself from the world.

U.S. Delivers Long-Delayed Justice for Brothers to the Rescue

If you are like me, then you may have been surprised last week when the United States indicted Raul Castro on one count of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder, and two counts of destruction of aircraft.Let me be clear: I was not surprised about the indictment.

A Proposal for the 28th Amendment to Our Constitution

As the biggest headlines in the news continues to be political gerrymandering, I have decided the best solution is a new constitutional amendment. While Congress will doubtfully support it, it may be the only solution that the majority can get behind.

Under The Dome

By M. Scott CarterSouthwest LedgerThe Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature is over. It was adjourned Thursday, meaning early. At least, that is what legislative leaders told Southwest Ledger.So, what happened?

Looking back at ‘The Clash of Civilization

Last month I wrote an article that looked back at two of the most important foreign relations concepts of the 1990s with the idea of evaluating them in the present to see what, if anything, from those theories proved true.

‘Shucked’ performance scores an easy A

If you saw me during my senior year of high school, you probably would not have been surprised to learn that I played defensive end for my high school football team. I was 6 feet tall, weighed 250 pounds, spent a good deal of my free time in the gym, and wore my letter jacket like a second skin.

Our Nation’s Path to Louisiana v. Callais

So far this year gerrymandering has been one of the dominant stories, as both sides do everything within their power to secure more of their party’s members in Congress in the midterms.

Constitution 101: Commerce Clause, Part ll

Last month I wrote that while Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of our Constitution, known as the Commerce Clause, is one of the shortest clauses, it’s impact is much more prevalent than most. It is so important and has been adjudicated so often that I was only able to discuss the first few words.

Under The Dome

Investing More Time In Educating Oklahoma's Children Is A Good IdeaIt may come as a surprise, but the Senate’s Pro Tempore, Lonnie Paxton, has a lot in common with the musician Alan Parsons.

Cases That Tie Gerrymandering to SPLC Silence American Voices

As I was working on this week’s article, I realized that I could possibly combine the two biggest stories of the week by looking at one Supreme Court case: Sims v. Amos (1974).was a case about gerrymandering in voting districts in Alabama.