Steve Piccirillo

Steve Piccirillo is a former journalist, policeman, business owner and twice-elected School Board Director. His novel, Evil Stalks the Emerald City, is available on Amazon.

The Rich and the Dead

Regarding taxes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul believes she can induce wealthy former Empire State citizens to return after telling them to leave town.
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Earning the Save

Baseball’s elegance mirrors rivalry: pitchers chase perfection while, since 1979, Iran has challenged the West in its own tense and imperfect game.

‘Schools’ Out’

Alice Cooper's biggest hit could be a clarion call for U.S. public education, "Schools Out" because parents are choosing new options.

“Despite” the Truth

Despite signals media skepticism—like “bless his heart”—subtly masking criticism of Trump’s policies and their real-world impact.

The Rocks and the Sea

The inexorable action of the tide works relentlessly against the shore. Rocks ignore the fury of the ocean no...

Split Seconds Last Forever

The ICE-Involved shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis is the result of split-second determinations made by both parties.
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Justifiable Consequences

A finding of justified in the Good shooting won't bring her back or silence opponents of lawful immigration enforcement, but shows consequences are real.

Due Credit, Due Process

In our world, you are more likely to get a ride on a Unicorn than credit from your political enemies.

Galled Dang Whine 2026

It was a year of incessant complaint and worry from those claiming existential threats to democracy—Democrats rudderless, noisy, never speechless.

Twas the Night Before Trumpmas

Twas the night before Trumpmas, when all through the house, no swamp creatures were stirring, not even Swallwell, that louse.

Drug Boat Drama

“After years of leniency toward violent drug cartels, the Trump administration unleashed U.S. military power to combat the death and addiction they spread.”

They Do Exist!

We are a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws; ignoring one for the other is compassionate to the point of death.