A Day of First, Faith, And a Rainbow
By Earle Mack There are days in racing that are remembered for the horse. There are other days remembered for the crowd, the weather, the setting, or the history. And then there are rare days when all of it comes together. Saturday at Saratoga was one of those days....
Britain’s fair-weather friendship is failing the US again
by Earle Mack For more than a century, the U.S. and the United Kingdom have spoken proudly of our “special relationship.” It is a phrase meant to capture the shared language, values and sacrifices that have bound our nations together through history. But a special...
New Yorkers must save the city of dreams from Mamdani’s socialism
by Earle Mack This isn’t an endorsement. None is necessary. Even a third grader can see what’s at stake in New York City’s mayoral election. This is now a two-candidate race between Zohran Mamdani (D) and Andrew Cuomo. The opportunity is now. The urgency is real....
A Happening In Saratoga: “As Good As It Gets in Sports”
By Earle Mack Saratoga Race Course, often referred to as the “Graveyard of Favorites,” has always held a special place in the hearts of racing enthusiasts. This historic venue, which has witnessed countless moments of glory and heartbreak, added another illustrious...
‘Never again’ rings hollow as antisemitism corrupts US universities
By Earle I. Mack Never again is here. Never since America’s founding have we experienced such overt, venomous antisemitism publicly taking root, especially at institutions dedicated to enlightenment and free inquiry. The Hamas slaughter of Oct. 7 that killed over...
Speaker Johnson’s unflinching bravery can unite a House divided
By Earle I. Mack In this era of deep polarization and partisan strife, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a man of modest beginnings who once aspired to be a firefighter, has improbably emerged as an unlikely hero. A relative unknown before becoming Speaker, this...
A profile of Benjamin Netanyahu’s courage
By Earle I. Mack In an era when the tenacity and resolve of global leaders are routinely tested, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unequivocal stance against Hamas emerges not just as a beacon of strength but also as an essential pillar for the security and future...
Peace won’t come easily, but the process must begin in Gaza
By Earle I. Mack As I reflect on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, I feel a growing urgency for peace and the dire need to reach for a sustainable resolution. Decades of strife have left scars on the land and in the hearts of those involved. Fresh and...
With Americans This Angry, Anything Could Happen in 2024
Everybody in America seems angry about anything and everything and, sadly, that means anything is possible. Hardworking Americans are angry that they can’t leave the grocery store without feeling the sting of inflation. They are even angrier at false political...
Supporting Israel and Ukraine promotes stability across the globe
By Earle I. Mack Recent reports of Iran’s involvement in planning Hamas’s barbaric attack on Israel have confirmed our worst fears. Israel’s 9/11, came on the Jewish Sabbath and ominously the day after the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the last surprise...