I have long considered our southern neighbour to be the most important member of the democracy club, if not the indispensable member. It hasn’t always…

Quite a few years ago I spent three years working for a major oil company in Houston, Texas. I enjoyed Texas and I enjoyed Texans,…

People generally like to keep things simple. Black and white, right and wrong, men and women. But of course things generally aren’t all that simple.…

Many years ago, when I toiled in the oil patch, I lived in Houston, Texas for a couple of years. It was most enjoyable, especially…

One of the brightest lights to appear recently on the stage of American politics is the absolutely delightful Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Bright, charming, compassionate and—I have…