Ready to live in a democracy?
<p>You probably noticed, the 2018 Election is over, except in states where recounts are proceeding or in bars, diners and family rooms where pride...
Letter: Fear-based rhetoric breeds hate
<p>To the editor:</p><p>I guess when you provide commentary for the "your view" column, it doesn't have to be grounded in fact. Mr. Kenneth DeVoe's...
The nearly true story of the First Thanksgiving
There’s a lot of grumbling that young people don’t know history like they should. If we’re honest, we must acknowledge an inherent problem to...
Advent is a time of testing like no other this season
<p>With November edging toward December, those of us who are Christians enter the holy season of Advent. This is a season that encourages us...
The nearly true story of the First Thanksgiving
<p>There’s a lot of grumbling that young people don’t know history like they should. If we’re honest, we must acknowledge an inherent problem to...
Letter: For safety’s sake, change our time zone
To the editor:The tragedy in Rochester is unimaginable — three siblings dead and another seriously injured. These aren’t the only victims — their families,...
Advent is a time of testing like no other this season
With November edging toward December, those of us who are Christians enter the holy season of Advent. This is a season that encourages us...
Author offers insight on pre-civil rights South
<p>Not all Southerners in the pre-civil rights era were bigoted crackers. Some were simply unable or unwilling to challenge the predominant white social norms...
Engagement is one fix for lack of trust in democracy
<p>Debate in Congress has always been contentious. The levels of vitriol may seem especially acute these days, but confrontation is not new. I can...
So long, Sears, and thanks for the wonder years
<p>Goodbye to the Sears store in Greenwood Park Mall. From 1965 on, I strolled your aisles where I bought your tools, lawn equipment, clothes,...