Thomas W. Ohlson

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, “If You’re Not Part of the Solution…”: UN Peacekeeping Needs Overhaul, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

It is often said that peacekeeping is a growth industry. However, this should never preclude the United Nations from finding a better way to do business. Since 1948, the UN has established 64 peacekeeping […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Reality Check: US Foreign Relations, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Much of the feedback I receive from various articles question why U.S. foreign policy is so defensive/aggressive. Let me begin by saying that I am far from being an expert on most of these matters. While I did […]

Thomas W. Ohlson commented on the post, Afghanistan & the Struggle with Central Governance, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

The point here is being missed by some. People in the streets around the world (and in the U.S.) are always calling for the U.S. to mind its own business…until they are threatened (i.e. Syria). Let’s use the […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Afghanistan & the Struggle with Central Governance, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Last October, the War in Afghanistan reached its 10-year anniversary. Our invasion of Afghanistan was launched as a direct result of the events of 9/11, with a goal to eradicate Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Where’s Obama’s Environmental Agenda?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 1 month ago

We are a very polarized nation when it comes to environmental issues. These days, it seems as if Democrats MUST embrace any environmental cause, no matter how small, and that Republicans MUST eschew any […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Beyond Politicized Rhetoric, Where Does Russia Stand?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 1 month ago

President Obama’s recent open-mic gaffe while speaking with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev prompted Republican presidential contender Gov. Mitt Romney to declare:

“It is always Russia, typically with […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Red Tape vs. Red Scare: The Bureaucratic Aversion to War and Iran, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

In the last Republican Debate, the issue of Iran’s attempt to develop fissile material for a nuclear weapon was brought up as it has been in most of the previous debates. To be certain, this is neither a <a […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, The Gospel According to Ron Paul, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has amassed a loyal legion of followers. Congressman Paul’s libertarian-leaning views on domestic issues seem to resonate with many voters. For the record, I like […]

Thomas W. Ohlson wrote a new post, Pull My Finger: Facts About Global Warming, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

I have supported many environmental causes over the years, especially wildlife conservation. I am so passionate about these issues, that I have embarked upon a doctoral program to further explore man’s impact […]

Unfiltered News. For You. By You.

Empowering Voters, Public Officials, Civic Leaders, and Journalists to Speak for Yourself.

Interested in writing an article?

About the Network

It's help from people like you who can keep this going.