Reality Check

Reality Check

The Curse of Student Loan Debt

If changes are made, we may see tuition decrease and return to the promise of education as a key to long-term economic advantage

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Saving America

The fact is we need Social Security

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

The High Cost of Leverage

I am convinced that 800,000 families should not be pawns in policymaking

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

The Illusion of Access

While it appears everyone in America has access to health insurance, few can afford the premiums

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Addiction is Addiction

It is time to cease punishment for simple possession of drugs and to stop discriminating on the basis of the addicting substance

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Female Firsts

For the first time in American history, a woman is leading the largest command in the United States Army

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Midterm Mayhem

Campaign finance reform is needed to stop the incessant campaign cash hamster wheel

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

The Cowboy and the Hoodlum

I won’t leave myself vulnerable again as my concealed weapons permit is being put to its rightful use

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Sabotaging Due Process

As the latest Kavanaugh allegations came to light, folks were quick to judge the veracity of the allegations without testimony or facts

By Tammi Fisher
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A Political Hornets’ Nest

Voting is foundational to the continuation of our democracy, but uniformed voting perpetuates sound bite governance and tribalism

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

A Giant Among Men

Sen. John McCain gave his life in service to our country, and he believed it was his duty to do so

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

The Best of Times and Worst of Times

Our congressional leaders need to implement common-sense resource management policies that limit the severity of fire season

By Tammi Fisher
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Aging and Perspective

As I turn 42, I reflect on my appreciation for the life I have and the people I live with in this community

By Tammi Fisher
Reality Check

Better to Be Boring than Bold as Judge

I expect thorough, reasoned, rule-of-law based and predictable opinions from Brett Kavanaugh if he's confirmed as a Supreme Court justice

By Tammi Fisher