Moran’s book illuminates struggles women faced
It's frightful to imagine how many women were robbed of their potential because of the ingrained male-chauvinistic attitudes of the...
Opinion
Tyrants everywhere should heed Malala’s United Nations speech
The standing ovation received recently by Malala Yousafzai at the United Nations was a tremendous moment for humanity. Yousafzai is...
Past few years, August hasn’t been kind
In general, I enjoy summer aside from the heat, the humidity and the bugs. This summer has been quite enjoyable...
‘Faux Fur’ can mean animal butchery
Please be leery of any label that says "Faux Fur." "Faux" is a French word for "fake" – thus "faux...
Letter in response to ‘Republicans should put up or shut up’
Bob Grise St Joseph Two weeks ago President Obama's biggest fan, Dennis Dalman, stated "Republicans should put up or shut...
Time is ripe to approve Klubuchar’s energy bill
Minnesota's U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is right on when it comes to the tyranny of spiking gasoline prices. In a...
‘Ranger’ Kruze always makes my day
Receptionists are greatly undervalued. When a newcomer arrives at a business, a receptionist is the first contact, and that first...
Writer ponders how American national character is built
by Steve Browne This past election was touted as a battle for the soul of America. It seems by now...