I used to be a Republican. Right out of college, I worked for the legislature, then governor, of a conservative state. Governor Robert Orr (R-Ind.) was disciplined and kind, and his ethics were beyond reproach. 

Chappell Roan is having a moment. The 26-year-old singer is suddenly all the rage. She recently won the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Good for her. We need more representation, especially for out lesbians.

Recently, the Ron DeSantis Administration posted signs on interstate highways welcoming visitors to the “Free State of Florida.” The idea of Florida as a uniquely free state is a favorite of DeSantis, who has been using it for years. During his second inauguration in January 2023, the governor bragged about his state’s opposition to federal policies and his war against “woke” ideologies.

“We have a new CNN/NY Times poll.”