Tim Constantine
Columns by Tim Constantine
Baseball All-Stars in Middle East?
Major League Baseball brings its annual summer All-Star classic to our nation's capital this week. Published July 16, 2018
Qatar rates as a model of success in a troubled region
For many Americans, that phrase evokes images of violent confrontation and perpetual unrest. In places like Syria that may be accurate, but in reality, the Middle East is home to a wide variety of people and cultures -- including some that are world leaders in such fields as business, education and medicine. Published May 24, 2018
Al Jazeera Mideast hostage free speech
The United States likes to hold itself up as an example to the rest of the world how humankind can flourish when afforded certain freedoms. Among those freedoms is Freedom of Speech. The ability to express ourselves, even if our opinion differs from those in control of the government is a cherished right. Published June 27, 2017
John Kasich is modern-day Pontius Pilate
Ohio Gov. John Kasich won his first election to public office in 1978. Since that time he has been wildly popular in his home state of Ohio as a state legislator, member of the US Congress and as Governor. Most credit his blue collar "everyman" approach and his conservative credentials with his success. Published December 15, 2016
The DNC and the LPGA
The 2016 election season is over and the verdicts are in. Not only did the Republican candidate win the White House, the GOP maintained control of the Senate and kept its overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives. The Republicans also have more governors in the 50 states than at any time in history. Toss in the huge Republican gains of 2014 and it appears America has made a clear statement. Published November 14, 2016
FBI Director James Comey should resign
In early 2013 upon leaving her post as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton was required by law to turn over all work related emails to the State Department to assure she, and they, complied with public records laws and could appropriately respond to any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Published November 7, 2016
Presidential election: What if no one won?
What if they held an election and no one won? Not possible you say? Think again. Published October 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton: The fix is in
The fix is in. In sports jargon that phrase means someone has tried to influence the outcome of a sporting event, usually before the competition actually began. Published October 12, 2016
Colin Kaepernick a sad case
Colin Kaepernick is an NFL quarterback that plays for the San Francisco 49ers. Published August 29, 2016
Marco Rubio’s rise and fall
Published June 23, 2016
TIM CONSTANTINE: Pedophiles: The next normal
First we were told men wanting to marry men was normal. Consenting adults, we were told, should be able to commit to anyone they want. Published May 19, 2016
Constantine: RIP Prince
Tim Constantine remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Are Americans puritans… or heathens?
Tim Constantine compares American values to our European counterparts. Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Time for an intervention on Barack Obama
Tim Constantine has a solution for our relationships throughout the Middle East. Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Is Transgender an ILLNESS or a Civil Right?
Tim Constantine on the issue of transgender bathroom laws. Is it about rights or about rules? Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: You call this a choice?
Tim Constantine wonders what a Trump versus Clinton general election will look like. Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Bad Answers on Earth Day
Tim Constantine has some bad answers on Earth Day. Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Can Reince Preibus save the GOP?
Tim Constantine asks, can Reince Priebus save the Republican Party? Published April 22, 2016
Constantine: Whining Is Anything but Presidential
Tim Constantine points out that Donald Trump didn't complain about the Republican primary process until he started losing races. Published April 12, 2016
Constantine: Bernie and Hillary are both right!
Tim Constantine says he's finally found an issue on which he can agree with both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Published April 7, 2016