In a nod to Thomas Paine’s groundbreaking work, Lufkin author Trey Allen has created a modern-day “Common Sense.” Written under the pen name “Thomas the Pain,” his new guide is aimed at educating citizens as the Constitution reaches its 250th anniversary.
As the nation marks another Independence Day, festivities abound with both celebration and friction. The framers’ vision of creating a “more perfect union” resonates through debates that spotlight America’s enduring pursuit of its ideals.
In a concise letter to the editor, a writer invokes Article 2, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution to advocate for impeachment. The letter also references testimony by special counsel Jack Smith and underscores the threshold of high crimes and misdemeanors.
In this letter to the editor, a concerned citizen recalls George Washington’s refusal of a crown to highlight worries over a sitting president’s “kingly” stance. The message questions whether constitutional achievements, upheld for 250 years, stand at risk today.
