by Steven R. Harmon | Jan 21, 2022 | Opinion
January 18-25 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Since 1908, when it was launched by Lurana White and Episcopal priest Paul Wattson, co-founders of the Society of the Atonement religious order, Christian churches of all denominations worldwide have devoted...
by Sean McKenzie | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Bruce Springsteen is a hero of mine. He’s been my mentor, copilot and running buddy in teaching U.S. history and U.S. government classes for 26 years. The goal of a good class is to be what Springsteen once described as a good concert: “part circus, part dance party,...
by Sean McKenzie | Jan 26, 2021 | Opinion
The end of a semester is always movie time for my high school social studies classes. Once the last test or final exam has been given, this is one way of giving the students a “break” while still having them think and learn by thoughtfully selecting the films....
by Fred Guttman | Oct 28, 2020 | Opinion
We have an opportunity on Nov. 9 to come together with people throughout the planet and take a stand against all forms of bias, bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism. Throughout the world, in commemoration of the anniversary of the terrible anti-Jewish riot known as... by Molly T. Marshall | Aug 15, 2017 | Opinion
Violence erupted in a staid university town this weekend, and the symbolism of the white supremacists was startling. A Nazi swastika alongside the Confederate “stars and bars” was a mash-up, to be sure, and the U.S. flag was thrown in for good measure, as...