By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary A friend of mine sent me a message the other day letting me know that I needed to read something. I’m glad I followed up on it because it was a direct... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary We’ve all had times when we had to rob Peter to pay Paul. By that, I mean that I’m sure that most folks have had those days when paying one bill meant... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary You may have heard about the two guys that were caught cheating in a fishing tournament a couple of months ago. This past October, Jacob Runyan and Cha... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I was pumping gas at a local station near an interstate offramp once and thought I heard a bomb go off. It reminded me of the sound of a car bomb that... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Having a legacy means something. Knowing how one fits into the grand scheme, and from where one draws identity and familial bonds is so important. Kids... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Some folks say, “The devil’s in the details.” Not me. I believe that God is in the details. Details are what make the big picture come together.... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Have you ever witnessed one of those moments when someone gets pushed a little too far? Or maybe you have experienced that straw-breaking-the-camel... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Every once in a while, I’m reminded of how much we have in this nation. You would think I wouldn’t need to be reminded with as much as I have seen and... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary In my study at home, there are a number of memorials to my family’s military service. There are three rifles hanging on the wall. My grandfather, my fa... Read more
Phil Williams: Debating the debate in Congress
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary By now you’ve probably heard about U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) successful bid for Speaker of the House. Fingers were pointed, names were call... Read more