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Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation's first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.
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Lumps of coal in taxpayers' stockings

by Jane Chastain -- Good little boys and girls must wait until Christmas morning to see what Santa brings them for Christmas. Likewise, good little taxpayers are expected to wait until Christmas more…

Man-woman wage gap explained, again

by Jane Chastain -- Why do more college-educated women continue to prefer Democratic candidates over Republican? Surely they are smart enough to understand that capitalism (preferred by Republicans), though not perfect, provides more…

You can develop an attitude of gratitude

by Jane Chastain -- Although Thanksgiving Day dates back to the Pilgrims, it didn't become a national holiday until 1863 when America was in the midst of a bloody Civil War. Abraham more…

Lame-duck GOP to fix immigration?

by Jane Chastain -- Now that the election is over, we must address the elephant in the room – the issue Democrats seeking office avoided and most Republicans were afraid to discuss. more…

All you need to know before voting in midterm

by Jane Chastain -- Recently, I was sitting in the waiting area of a famous medical facility in Phoenix, Arizona, and overheard two women discussing a recent debate between their candidates for more…

Why expect Mexico to save us?

by Jane Chastain -- It is laughable to suggest that Mexico should be the one to stop the caravans of migrant gatecrashers headed to the U.S. when we seem powerless to stop more…

3 divas who self-destructed in 36 hours

by Jane Chastain -- It is rare to see three overrated, self-righteous, liberal divas fall from their vaulted platforms in the same week, but in a short 36-hour span, Sunday morning to more…

Look who's racist now

by Jane Chastain -- Many years ago I discovered a dirty little secret about left-wing ideologues in the Democratic Party. Yes, I know these terms are largely redundant. The few remaining Democrats more…