Author Archives: Philip E Jenks

There was a time when liberals and conservatives could have conversations that were not only enlightening but also entertaining. All that began to fade when the Newt Gingrich crafted his GOP Contract with America, which essentially declared Republicans had no … Continue reading →

I. September 11, 2020 – Nineteen years on, one wonders whether remembering September 11, 2001 eases the pain or makes sense out of all that has happened since. The War in Afghanistan, launched in direct response to the terror attacks … Continue reading →

NOTE: This is an expansion and update of my previous essays on Jimmy Carter. August 28, 2019 – Jimmy Carter, now in his 94th year, has been out of office longer than any millennial has been alive. That makes him extraneous … Continue reading →