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The Marks Post: Grand constants

There are few constants in life. But one constant is having red beans and rice on the first night of the retreat at Our Lady of the Oaks in Grand Coteau. Last week, I went on my 13th silent retreat under the oaks. Every year that I go, I feel like I get more and more out of it.

If Republicans are divided, Democrats will conquer

The prospects for Republicans to maintain control of Congress this fall are grim. Since 1950, the average midterm election loss for the incumbent President’s political party in the U.S. House was 25 seats. It may be worse for Republicans in this midterm election.

The Epstein mystery takes a new turn

The body of prison inmate and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was discovered on the morning of August 10, 2019, in the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan. Despite U.S.

Hooray, Hollywood is history

The 2026 Oscars served as another reminder of what has been lost in our country. This event used to be a celebration of creative geniuses who engaged in making superb movies that millions of Americans enjoyed.

Stop the harmful time changing ritual

Except for the wise people of Arizona and Hawaii, who have year-round standard time, Americans were once again forced to “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning. This practice, known as daylight-saving time, gives Americans more time in the evening to enjoy sunlight.

Hanoi Jane typifies Hollywood idiocy

After the United States and Israel launched military operations in Iran, wacky Jane Fonda decided to insert herself into the news again.

The Marks Post: #Merica

Two hundred fifty years ago, delegates, who were considered treasonous by the English crown, signed a document that outlined unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and declared independence. This new nation became known as the United States of America.

John Fetterman, the last moderate Democrat

Decades ago, the Democratic Party had leaders like Presidents Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy who were proud of our country and our citizens.

Senior voters are key for GOP victory

Among the American electorate, seniors are the most likely to be registered to vote. Voter registration in the 65-74 age group is an astounding 80.5% and among those 75 years and older, it is 80.1%.

Democrat wins show GOP voters are not motivated

On Saturday, Democrats easily won a special election for a State Senate seat in Texas. Their candidate, union leader Taylor Rehmet, defeated Republican activist Leigh Wambsganss by a stunning 14% margin.