In a moment when conservatives appear to command the major levers of government and culture, many Americans feel the walls closing in. Yet history reminds us that power is never…

The Desert Doctor Who Flew for His Patients:By Thomas R. DrummondIn every family, there are individuals whose lives shine as examples of courage, service, and vision. For mine, one of…

By Thomas R. DrummondThe American experiment has always depended on the strength of its public square. From the earliest colonial assemblies to the spirited debates of Philadelphia in 1787, our…

By Thomas R. DrummondIn November 1620, after sixty-six harrowing days at sea, the Mayflower anchored off Cape Cod. Its passengers—Separatists seeking freedom of worship, adventurers pursuing new prospects, and hired…

A Nation at a CrossroadsAmerica feels weary. Public life is saturated with dissatisfaction and even a substantial degree of anger. Too often, our national conversation resembles a shouting match more…

A Nation at a Crossroads.As America engages in its 250th year, we find ourselves caught between celebration and unease. Our history is full of inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice, and…

Author’s Note: This article addresses the remarkable life of my great-grandfather, Thomas Russell Drummond. However, others were so significant to the telling of his story they seem at first blush to…

John Alden and the MayflowerA signer of the Mayflower Compact, my 9th great-grandparents John Alden and Priscilla Mullins Alden are among the most renowned of all the Mayflower’s passengers and certainly…

The Legendary Ron Drummond – LA County Lifeguard Alison Light-KingThe following is mostly excerpted from a 2014 Christmas letter written to Paula’s and my daughter Tammy and our grandchildren. Hope you…

But first: Carol Anne Drummond (my 1st cousin 1X) & her mother Luba ‘Cherry’ Chermisin   I was only 9-years of age. I don’t recall my means of transport…perhaps by train, but…