by John D. Pierce | Nov 10, 2020 | Opinion
The heroics of many amid a seemingly endless pandemic deserve our continuing admiration and cheer. They will not, or should not, be forgotten. However, year 2020 will largely be remembered for divisive politics among the masses and deflective finger pointing by those...
by Randy Ridenour | Sep 2, 2020 | Opinion
From the nation’s infancy, American political leaders have used the language of Scripture for various purposes. For example, consider these passages from Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, delivered on March 4, 1865: “It may seem strange that any men should...
by Terrell Carter | Apr 30, 2020 | Opinion
Our nation has seen an increase in instances where police and citizens have interacted with African Americans in public spaces in not so positive ways. Examples include the infamous shootings of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and the like, as well as the negative...
by Mitch Randall | Sep 30, 2019 | Opinion
President Donald J. Trump evoked an “America First” policy while campaigning during his first run for the presidency in 2016. The plan refers to an ideology emphasizing American nationalism, unilateralism, protectionism and isolationism. “America First” is rooted in...
by Jim Kelsey | Sep 9, 2019 | Opinion
I am afraid for my family. I am afraid for my community. I am afraid for my country. Several weeks ago, on a Sunday night, my wife and I were eating our dinner at the Chinese buffet in our community. I heard a commotion over by the cash register. At first, I thought...
