WE MEDIA types obsess about America’s problems. But we should acknowledge that today, life in America is better than life has ...

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For most of history, the norm was hunger, disease, illiteracy, slavery, and war. There were a few exceptions (from some of ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

America will never be a socialist country!” says President Donald Trump. I hope not. Trump rightly declared socialism “the ...

America will never be a socialist country!” says President Donald Trump. I hope not. Trump rightly declared socialism “the wrecker of nations and destroyer of societies.” But I fear he’s confused ...

THE Constitution’s First Amendment protects free speech for good reason. If people can’t say what they want, we don’t have honest debate. Every Tuesday at JohnStossel.com, Stossel posts a new video ...

America will never be a socialist country!” says President Donald Trump. I hope not. Trump rightly declared socialism “the ...

Trump rightly declared socialism "the wrecker of nations and destroyer of societies." But I fear he's confused about what socialism is. "Trump says he's against socialism, but he is having the ...

When there’s crime, I blame the criminal. But Dallas politicians blamed a business. Dale Davenport owned Jim’s Car Wash. But five years ago, after a shooting at the property, the city ordered him to ...

Many cities have policies that allow them to close a business if the owner conceals crime. But Davenport didn't conceal anything. He did the opposite -- when he saw crime, he called 911. The ...

The Constitution’s First Amendment protects free speech for good reason. If people can’t say what they want, we don’t have honest debate. I was relieved when Donald Trump, campaigning for the ...