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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...

LUCKY GARVIN: The Driver

It was nearing Christmas this year; a hard-working Mexican-American family man was driving his fully-loaded semi along I-81 near Roanoke. His truck hadn’t felt...

Help Sen. Warner Keep His Promise: Vote Daniel Gade on Tuesday

They keep their promises even when it hurts.  -- Psalm 15:4b We are down to the wire. In this election, most attention has focused on the...

MIKE KEELER: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

It’s Friday. I’m tired. But more than that, I’m scared to death. And so, being tired and scared and overwhelmed, I'm giving you the...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Why We Can’t Just “Agree to Disagree”

In a nation that is becoming increasingly polarized, people are beginning to call for peaceful discourse and kinder treatment of others. Americans are growing...

STUART REVERCOMB: The Great 2020 Personality Contest

There really is no question who should win the big contest next week. It seems pretty clear the Dems could run just about anyone...

SCOTT DREYER: “Unpacking Court Packing”

Unwilling to go where Joe Biden did in 1988, I do not wish to plagiarize great lines from other people and claim them as...