Incoming Republican Andy Ogles Has a Proven Conservative Track Record

Originally published at Townhall.com. Election Day is a month away and most pundits expect Republicans to take back the House and possibly the Senate. A Morning Consult poll reveals that the electorate currently trusts Republicans more to handle the economy. Who could have guessed record-high inflation and 87,000 new IRS agents are not what voters … Read more

My Top 4 Travel Recommendations for Croatia

Over the last several years, I have received enough requests for travel recommendations in Croatia that I figure it’s time to write them down. Of course, I am not a travel expert, but I have visited Croatia enough to formulate some opinions!  Sidenote:  If you want expert advice, I love reading Chasing the Donkey. I always … Read more

Trump Should Support a Tax Treaty with Croatia

It will appeal to Croatian American voters in key Midwestern swing states. Originally published in The American Spectator. The 2020 presidential race will likely come down to swing states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Negotiating a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation with Croatia could help the president win those states. How’s that, you ask? Croatia is … Read more

Zadar: My Favorite City in All of Croatia

Image of the Church of St. Donat in Zadar

Until recently, Zadar was the most underrated place in Croatia. The city combines stunning beauty with exceptional history and spectacular sunsets. Almost anywhere you look, you’ll find Roman ruins or Venetian influences that provide glimpses into the past of this 3,000-year-old city. Take your time exploring this easily walkable city. Unlike its more popular rival, … Read more

Meet the NFCA’s ‘Top 40 Rising Croatian American Stars Under 40′

I’m honored to have been selected as one of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation’s “40 under 40” winners this year. NFCA President Steve Rukavina wrote that “the award celebrates the success and commitment of this generation. These selections recognize their talent, the accomplishments, the potential and the pride in their Croatian heritage … Read more

Tax Reform Can Revive The American Dream

Originally published at Townhall.com. America’s elite quickly rebounded from the economic recession of 2008. Average workers, on the other hand, faced stagnating incomes and declining opportunities throughout the Obama presidency. In fact, the American middle-class has barely seen a pay raise in over fifteen years. No wonder there is a growing feeling in America that only the … Read more

Xenophobia: the Democrats’ closing argument

Originally published at DailyCaller.com. With Election Day fast approaching, Democrats have revealed their strategy for retaining the majority in Congress: xenophobia. For all their talk of being true cosmopolitans, President Obama and the Democrat campaign committees have hitched their success to talk of foreign influence in American elections and the belief that foreigners are somehow … Read more