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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire,” which I thought was woefully inaccurate and ahistorical. I have unfortunate news for Mr. Wong....

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is A Disappointment And Disgrace

Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who increasingly reminds me of the antithesis of former Conservative Prime...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind: The Logic of an Anchor, Part 1 of III

In 1953, an attractive, intelligent young medical student, one year ahead of me at the...

SERWAN ZANGANA: City Unfairly Targets Auto Shop Owners

Roanoke City officials are unable to reduce crime, crack down on criminals’ drugs activities, or clean up junk in their jurisdiction. Instead, Roanoke officials...

SCOTT DREYER: Dems Keep Pushing Culture of Death

On Friday, Feb. 9, the Democrat-controlled State Senate in a 21-19 party line vote passed Senate Bill 280, pleasantly named "Death with Dignity." This issue...

Leaving Home to Find It … Where Does This Road Go?

“When we are young, we live where we’re born. For some of us, the place of our birth is a perfect fit and we...

CAROLINE REVERCOMB: Ode to Ada June

I became a grandmother one year ago today.  Precious darlin’ Ada June Grimm came into - and left - this world on Valentine’s Day...

SCOTT DREYER: If You Think Prices Are High Now, Wait Till Our Debt Hits $46 Trillion In 2028

The late satirical writer P. J. O'Rourke claimed, “If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it's...

SERWAN ZANGANA: It’s Time To Stop Undercutting The U.S. In The Middle East

After the killings of three American soldiers during the attack by Iranian-backed militia on the U.S. base near the border of Jordan-Syria on January...