Robert Knight
Columns by Robert Knight
The media’s march toward irrelevance
As any reporter can tell you, it's far more fun to cover zany people and events than those exuding decency and restraint. The news business, like much of the entertainment media, thrives on mayhem. Published January 29, 2017
The ACLU’s Donald Trump hysteria
Now that Donald Trump has been sworn in as America's 45th president, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has hit the panic button. Published January 22, 2017
Jeff Sessions will restore justice to the Justice Department
Eric Holder and Loretta E. Lynch have been perhaps the most flagrant partisans ever to hold the office of attorney general. Published January 15, 2017
Jeff Sessions nomination the Democrats’ new war
When the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination as attorney general, it will be about a lot more than Mr. Sessions, who Democrats and their media allies began knee-capping the moment his nomination was announced in November. Published January 8, 2017
Political correctness dies hard
President-elect Donald Trump said he would get rid of political correctness (PC), and it couldn't come too soon. Published January 1, 2017
The complexity of creation
Holiday gift-buying is over, the presents are unwrapped or even returned, and not much happens in the news. One can sit back and contemplate those moments in which the Christmas spirit overcomes worldly concerns, such as an impromptu sighting of a star on a dark night and wondering what it was like 2,000 years ago in Israel. Published December 25, 2016
The fake war on ‘fake news’
The Democrats and their friends in the media are vigorously looking to expose "fake news" in the wake of their disastrous election defeat in November. Good for them. Published December 18, 2016
Bowe Bergdahl, Edward Snowden push for clemency
President Obama, who leaves office on Jan. 20, is getting an earful from liberals urging him to issue pardons in three high-profile national security cases. Published December 11, 2016
Americans can ignore liberal hysteria
I was going to write today about the ongoing, insanely angry reactions by media, academics and students to the calamity that befell them on Nov. 8. There's just so much out there. Published December 4, 2016
Throwing off the PC shackles
One thing the election reinforced is that "tolerance" is the last thing progressives actually want. Published November 27, 2016
Foolish vows of vengeance
In the wake of Donald Trump's election, the mood on the losing side has ranged from somber mourning to hysterics, plus some furious vows to avenge Hillary Clinton's loss. Published November 20, 2016
Lax election enforcement must go
It looks like Hillary Clinton will finish with slightly more popular votes than President-elect Donald Trump, who won a clear majority of Electoral votes last Tuesday. Published November 13, 2016
When cheaters are caught red-handed
Americans have always been for "fair play" and against cheating. It's rooted in our heritage. Published November 6, 2016
Pennsylvania’s ancient voters raise questions
How many voters do you know who are more than 100 years old? Or 110 years old? Or, how about 126 years old? Published October 30, 2016
Democratic Party operatives make mischief, media looked the other way
Two Democratic Party campaign operatives lost their jobs last Tuesday after being caught red-handed on video describing how to incite violence at Donald Trump rallies and how to commit massive voter fraud. Published October 23, 2016
Hillary Clinton win would kill two-party system
A Hillary Clinton presidency would bring many things, but one consequence is assured: a continued assault on our competitive, two-party political system. Published October 16, 2016
Obama’s executive agreements rob American’s of their say
Corruption and abuses of power by America's ruling class are becoming such everyday occurrences that they leave one wondering if there is any bottom to it. Published October 9, 2016
James Comey’s‘ jarring phrase: ‘We are not weasels’
Since its inception, the FBI has earned a reputation for independence and incorruptibility. Published October 2, 2016
Democratic Maine could break for Republicans
In the mountains of Western Maine, the leaves are only just now starting to turn, which means they're on schedule to display riotous color despite a summer drought that has lowered some lakes by more than four feet. Published September 25, 2016
Mandatory voter registration is a bad idea
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Ohio's election reform law, but liberal courts have struck down voter photo ID laws in other states such as North Carolina and North Dakota and watered down photo ID laws in Texas and Wisconsin. Published September 18, 2016
