by Sarah Cowgill | Dec 22, 2018 | Columns, Federalism, Politics
With a seemingly infinite number of angst-causing political issues facing America, the good sense practitioners nestled between the lunatic fringes of the coast-dwellers are barreling into the holidays angry at both parties, hopeful for the wall, anxious of the...
by Sarah Cowgill | Nov 2, 2018 | Columns, Politics, Trump Administration
From the Back Forty is a weekly column focusing on the attitudes and opinions of folk in Flyover country. Oh, it’s going to be a wave – regardless of who wins. The groundswell surging toward November 6 is toppling voter turnout records, as over 28 million Americans...
by Gabriella Fiorino | Jul 1, 2018 | Columns
A recent trend in advertising has encouraged the idea that “fat is sexy,” depicting plus-sized models as courageous. Although strengthening the self-esteem of millions of overweight Americans is a worthy cause, this fad may worsen the obesity epidemic currently faced...
by Kelli Ballard | Jun 17, 2018 | Columns
California has a reputation in some circles as an abyss of rampant crime, where the authorities look the other way to provide a sanctuary for criminals. While this may not represent the actions of most Californians, a new study shows that crime has been rising in the...
by Gabriella Fiorino | Jun 11, 2018 | Columns
A trip to any town will include immersion into various cultures, as the U.S. is home to a diverse array of citizens. A Chinese restaurant, an Italian pizzeria, an African salon, and others exemplify the acceptance practiced among Americans to work together to...