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BOB BROWN: KILLING TRUTH

The Declaration of Independence cites God four times—as "Nature's God," "Creator," "Supreme Judge of the world," and"divine Providence"—to support the colonists' claims to independence and rights. The different references...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Charlie Kirk’s P*** Poor Security at Utah Valley University in Orem

I always enjoyed listening to Charlie Kirk on a local radio station in Roanoke, Virginia, after...

FRED FIRST: Peregrinations of a *BoZo

I have a few bits of biological blarney to pass along before I focus later...

ANDY PITZER: No Offseason

“It’s the time of the season.” This pertains to and will make the most sense for...

BOB BROWN: “I Remember World War II”

On December 7, 1941, my sister, Edith, eight years my senior, and I were in...

SCOTT DREYER: Read It In “Roanoke Star” Today…And In “New York Times” Day After Tomorrow!

Media bias and dishonesty are so severe, a 2023 Gallup poll found only 7% "of Americans have 'a great deal' of trust and confidence...

MELINDA MYERS: Must-Have Gifts for Your Favorite Gardener

Every gardener, new or experienced, appreciates tools to help them better enjoy their hobby. Some may be looking for ergonomically designed tools to help...

SCOTT DREYER: Rasoul Still Refusing To Retract His Debunked, Anti-Semitic Post

As reported here, since October 17 when an errant missile hit the parking lot of a Baptist hospital in Gaza, Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul...

DEVOTIONAL: Consumerism as Religion?

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of...

SCOTT DREYER: VA Dems Tout Ties To Group With Racist Roots

Despite this year's elections not getting much media attention, there are many issues at stake. As explained here, decisions made at the local and...

MIKE KEELER: We Have No Idea Where The Road Will Lead . . .

OK, we’re past Halloween and into November, so NOW you’re allowed to start thinking about the holidays. And you’re probably short of gifting ideas....