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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...

Senator David Suetterlein Is The Man For The Job

It is time for Roanoke City to stop turning around the circle and take an exit to a smooth and clear path and since...

SCOT BELLAVIA: What’s In A Middle Name?

The first two things my wife and I disclosed to each other after she agreed to be my girlfriend was our birthday and middle...

MELINDA MYERS: Gifts with Multiple Functions and Styles

The holidays are quickly approaching and finding the perfect gift for those on your list can be challenging. With many people downsizing or striving...

FRED FIRST: The Onset of RINGXiety and Other Communication Hallucinations

Our expectations shape our experience. We know this at some level, and use it to teach our children to predict a good outcome on...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Muslim Congresswomen and Del. Rasoul Should Know: All Souls Are Precious

The Israel-Hamas War is a hot topic in world news and among civilians and politicians. However, this catastrophe that is causing the killing of...

Manipulative Political Stance Shows White-Boyd Cannot Be Trusted

No Car Tax, this is the campaign slogan of Trish White-Boyd, the Democratic nominee for District 4 Senate. White-Boyd is using a new strategy...

BOB BROWN: KILLING TRUTH