About: Steve Byas
Posts by Steve Byas
Yale Basketball Player Case: Why Title IX Should Be Nullified
Why should colleges be conducting criminal investigations? The case of the Yale basketball player is yet another example of progressive philosophy that drives the federal government to interfere in...
“White Privilege” Training Latest Evidence of Army’s Politicization
As disgusting as the Army's latest politically correct "training sessions" in so-called White Privilege are, the politicization of the American military is nothing new. ...
Intolerant Left Shuts Down Trump Rally in Chicago
Regardless of one's views about Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump, all Americans should be concerned that a major political candidate has been denied the right to speak at his...
Pentagon Has Used Drones for Domestic Spying
Since the purpose of our military is to fight and win wars, why is the Pentagon using drones to conduct surveillance on American citizens in the skies above the...
Sanders: Clinton Position Would End Gun Manufacturing in America
Bernie Sanders rightly claims that Clinton’s proposal to allow gun makers and sellers to be sued whenever one of their firearms is used to harm someone is an attempt...
Trump Wins Three of Four, While Clinton and Sanders Split
Trump reestablished himself as the clear Republican front-runner by winning three of four states, but can he overcome lingering resistance within the GOP? And can Clinton overcome doubts about...
America and Immigration: a Mixed History With Lessons for Today
Almost since America’s founding, immigration has raised controversy. Though it has largely proven to be beneficial, there are real, legitimate concerns — especially now. ...
Does Super Saturday Signal a Change in the Republican Race?
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz split the four Republican contests on Super Saturday. Does this indicate a change in the trajectory of the race? ...
Will Weaponized Drones Be Next for Police?
Local police forces in Connecticut are asking for the ability to use weaponized drones, raising several questions about where the line should be drawn between military forces and local...
Food Stamp Use Increases Despite Low Unemployment Rates
Despite declining unemployment rates, food stamp use is going up. Why is this happening? ...
Obama vs. the Border Patrol
It appears that President Barack Obama finds himself at odds with his own Border Patrol over his policy of not taking care that immigration laws be faithfully executed. ...
Tax Returns an Issue in Presidential Race
Presidential candidates are either releasing —or their opponents are demanding they release — their tax returns. What do they tell us about the candidates, and just how much should...
Is Getting More Laws Enacted the Job of a Legislator?
When we consider promoting a member of Congress to the White House, is it really a resumé enhancer for the candidate to have authored many bills that were passed...
Will Britain Leave the European Union?
With Britain set to vote on whether to stay in the European Union, Americans should draw some important lessons from the experiences of the Brits. ...
Biden: Don’t Choose Supreme Court Justice in an Election Year
With the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, Republicans seem inclined to take Vice President Biden's 1992 advice: Don't choose a Supreme Court justice in an election year. ...