The Washington Post on conservatism and free markets
When American conservatives abandon free-market principles, there’s no telling what follows. The Heritage Foundation has been illustrating this the past few months. One of the largest conservative think tanks in D.C. has been bleeding talent. Three members of its board of trustees resigned. Longtime conservative movement leaders such as Chris DeMuth and Stephen Moore cut ties. Then, last Monday, three of Heritage’s research divisions moved almost as entire units to Advancing American Freedom, the conservative group founded by former vice president Mike Pence. The heads of the ...
Almanac for Dec. 29, 2025
Today is Monday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2025. There are two days left in the year. Today in history: In 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them. Also on this date: In 1170, Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, was killed in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. In 1940, during World War II, the German Luftwaffe dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as "The Second Great Fire of London." In 1978, during the Gator Bowl, ...
Saying thanks for a number of reasons
This week’s bouquets go to – From Dan and Gay Kleikamp: We want to thank all the police officers who participated in Shop With a Cop on Saturday, Dec. 13. I was at Walmart when they were there and they were so patient with the kids, and the kids were so excited and took gift buying very serious. Thank you to Carter McDonough for raising funds again this year for such a worthy cause. We wish every one of you a safe and blessed Christmas. From the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency Senior Services Nutrition Program: Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action ...
