The Economist recently noted, that among other things, the midterm 2010 elections "will also reveal more about this opaque President..." Barak Obama's lack of transparency wasn't preordained. During the campaign, the media simply elected not to report relevant facts about his circle of advisers, or his past. Let me explain why this is significant. ...more

December 6, 2009

Two centuries ago, before Avon Park, Sebring and Lake Placid, there were other towns in Highlands County, occupied by Indians. ...more

January 7, 2009

Named for the sixth U.S. president, John Quincy Adams Junior High School opened alongside Forest Hills Elementary in 1958, the schools' official dedication coming on Nov. 9, 50 years ago. ...more

December 31, 2008

Named for the sixth U.S. president, John Quincy Adams Junior High School opened alongside Forest Hills Elementary in 1958, the schools' official dedication coming on Nov. 9, 50 years ago. ...more

December 31, 2008

It's only September and I'm already sick of the political ads on TV. If you listen to any of them, no one running for office is worthy of the position they seek. ...more

September 28, 2008

"Not Exactly a Crime" is the title of a book on America's vice presidents published in 1972 - a year before Vice President Spiro Agnew was forced to resign for actually committing a crime. ...more

July 2, 2008

If you're bored by the soporific slate of U.S. presidential candidates, consider watching PBS' new documentary on Andrew Jackson. It proves that politicians don't have to be dull. ...more

January 1, 2008

Coming soon on new presidential dollar coins - Old Hickory, Old Kinderhook, Old Man Eloquent and the Last of the Cocked Hats. ...more

December 28, 2007

Each week during the season, The Tampa Tribune will challenge a columnist from the Bucs' opposing city to a Throwdown, to determine the superior city - and which team will come out ahead. This week's Throwdown features the Tribune's Martin Fennelly against David Climer of The Tennesseean. ...more

October 12, 2007