Whitt Flora

Whitt Flora, an independent journalist, covered the White House for The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch and was chief congressional correspondent for Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine. Readers may write him at 319 Shagbark Rd., Middle River, Md. 21220.

Most Recent Articles by Whitt Flora:

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Campus anti-Semitism teaches unbridled hate for Israel November 11, 2018
Our examination revealed that Israel-related anti-Semitic incidents were considerably more likely to contribute to a hostile environment for Jewish students than incidents involving classic anti-Semitism
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The coming media hullabaloo about Trump’s mob connections is vastly overblown! April 26, 2018
JFK's mob links to notorious Chicago gangster Sam "Momo' Giancana or his father, Joseph P. Kennedy's links to Capone and other booze runners during Prohibition
Dems reckon wrongly if they think far-left agendas play well nationally November 19, 2017
There's nothing rare or even unusual about cyclical pushbacks in politics
Devastating hurricanes have plagued Texas long before the industrial revolution September 13, 2017
This debate likely may continue ad infinitum between skeptical academics like Happer and his undoubting colleagues doing research with federal grants.
Say goodbye to an American tradition: The thrill of the open road June 22, 2017
When killjoys and bureaucrats get their way, we give up the things that make our lives rich and fun
Hillary’s sleazy dealings; shaky health would dog her presidency November 7, 2016
Meanwhile, at this point in our history, those who believe in the efficacy of prayer should pray.
Driver less cars face gargantuan hurdles before they arrive in your driveway September 8, 2016
Cars aren't just transportation; they reflect our personalities and tastes
Citizen videos of police shootings are often misleading July 19, 2016
Existence of a video is not full proof that police acted wrongly
Apple’s refusal to cooperate harms FBI’s counter terrorism efforts April 5, 2016
America’s corporation executives, who put patriotism ahead of profits, worked for one dollar a year until the war ended
Woodrow Wilson’s covered-up illness makes strong case for releasing records February 4, 2016
Without Wilson’s driving force, America rejected joining the League of Nations, an action which many historians believe set the stage for World War 11.
It’s time for Americans to embrace freedom of speech over political correctness April 30, 2015
United Nation’s World Press Freedom Day
Frenzied assaults on NFL show far-left bias of sports writing elites October 10, 2014
Rush to judgments are never seemly, especially when they seem to echo the Queen of Hearts' declaration in Alice in Wonderland …. “sentence first, verdict afterward.”
ISIS can’t stand up to U.S. power; we should destroy it now August 22, 2014
It’s time for the President to lead, not follow public opinion polls
FDA’s lax approach to foreign drug safety endangers Americans March 28, 2014
Over the past five years grave concerns have arisen about the safety of drug imports from China, India and other Asian nations
We’re losing the war on fat; but some new biomed efforts may reverse the tide August 29, 2013
The truth is that only really good reason for shedding weight is improving your health — not your looks