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...
Letter To The Editor: It All Begins With Churchill Downs
By Earle Mack Horse racing is at an existential moment. Just weeks after a series of breakdowns at Churchill Downs cast a shadow over the Kentucky Derby, a wave of horrifying horse deaths at Saratoga Race Course has once again brought questions about safety to the...
No More Dirt
By Earle Mack, originally published by the Thoroughbred Daily News In the wake of the tragic deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has called for an emergency summit. This presents both a moment of leadership for...
As fatigue grows and morale wanes in Ukraine, defeat is a real possibility
By Earle I. Mack The Russian invasion of Ukraine recently passed the one-year mark and I fear the country is on the verge of losing to Russia. As someone who has visited Ukraine multiple times on humanitarian missions, my last trip convinced me that the country is at...