If Beyonce and Jay-Z had been born and raised in Cuba, they would have merely survived, with no opportunity to realize their aspirations. Only in a land that treasures liberty and the pursuit of happiness can such dreams become a… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Part of me believes that Beyonce and Jay-Z were naive when they chose to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary in Cuba. However, as the… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
The questions of traditional and redefined marriage are highly emotional and a difficult and sensitive topic. Living in the D.C. area and having gay… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
On the IRS website, they claim to be one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. The IRS officials might know how to collect… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
I understand the stress of finding quality and affordable childcare while paying high taxes. I also understand that many working moms struggle to make… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Solutions and ideas should come from the bottom up, generated by local communities and not mandated from Washington. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Cuba is a nation stuck in time, and the regime's complete control of businesses, the press and the Internet has kept the Cuban people… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
We need to ensure that veterans are in charge of their health care and not the government. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
If a student believes that taking too many exams is hard or skipping advanced courses for a lighter load is a better deal, just… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Is Trump correct that we should stop the flow of illegal immigrants? Yes, but again, words matter, and there is a way to engage… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
As a working mother of a large family, preparing meals and shopping for groceries is time consuming and hard work. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
For my family, belief in God and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings such hope and promise to our lives. It strengthens our… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
The Veterans Health Administration's socialized style of medicine, where the government is in charge of the hospitals and managing our veterans' health care, simply… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
