Congress Must Repair the U.S. Patent System

America's high-tech industries grew up hand in hand with a robust system of intellectual property rights. Without strong patent protections to encourage inventors, we would never have become a global leader in software, biotechnology, or artificial intelligence.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, Amidst the expense and excitement of the holidays, taking on the responsibility of caring for an animal can be overwhelming for families. For animals, being given as “gifts” or bought on a whim can be disastrous.

Get Your H.A.T.

Hanukkah The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah means “Establishing” or “Dedication” in honor of the Temple in Jerusalem. Around 200 B.C., Mattathias and his son Judah Maccabeus rose up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors, becoming the first Jews to defend their religion rather than lives.

Aid to Ukraine

We are sending weapons to Ukraine. Because this outflow from our arsenal stockpile is depleted, the US funds various factories across rural America to restore and upgrade it.

As 2023 Comes to a Close

I find it difficult to believe that we are arriving at the end of the year 2023. It has been a busy, non-stop year for the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. As the year ends, I find it helpful to review our accomplishments and our challenges.

Travels in Grants

Well, some say Thanksgiving started with the Pilgrims. Some say it started with the Spanish in Texas and Florida. Afterwards, different States celebrated at different times. Surprisingly, it was Lincoln who declared the final Thursday in November as a national holiday.

Presidential Elections

There’s a lot of chatter about next year’s presidential election, and a lot of polls asking one group or another what opinion is current.

State of Affairs

As NATO prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in Washington next year, it does so from a position of remarkable unity and strength—a stark contrast to the mutual suspicion and uncertainty that clouded trans-Atlantic ties just a few years ago.

Get Your H.A.T.

In America, we celebrate thanksgiving by watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, watching football, Black Friday shopping, and eating with family. We eat turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pies.

The Postscript

I have always liked Thanksgiving. I know its origins are dubious. I cringe a little when I think about the construction paper American Indian costumes and the happy story I learned as a child about that first Thanksgiving.