Obama’s gun-related proposals deserve full, vigorous support
Three cheers for President Barack Obama and for Vice President Joe Biden. Biden and his task force on gun violence...
Editorial
New laws show commitment to change
Underage drinking is a serious issue and is one that plagues many communities if left unaddressed. Elected officials in St....
Good time to redress imbalance of Internet time, human relations
Of all the New Year's resolutions that have been made, very few lists contain "Use the Internet less in 2013."...
Fight the flu this season by noting preventive tips
Cold and flu season is inevitable. It happens every year. Making it through this dreadful season without catching either is...
Want to get healthier? Cut out all that sugar
Most people's New Year's resolutions probably involve some form of dieting. And that's a good thing because we are quickly...
Obstructionism bodes ill for future of America
During the "fiscal cliff" crisis, the Tea Party was once again playing its favorite contrarian game: stone-wall obstructionism. In this...
Recent deaths should cause reflection on what’s important
When horrific events like the mass killing in Connecticut happen, often people say, “It’s a sign of the times.” Well,...
Congress must act to ban assault weapons
Gun control should no longer be the topic of "conversation," "dialogue" or "debate." There's been enough of that verbal hand-wringing...
