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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Annex Ukraine Now

Steve Witkoff, acting as personal envoy for President Trump, first met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Russo-Ukrainian War on February 23. His most recent meeting, accompanied by Jared Kushner,...

BECKY MAUPIN: Overwhelmed Doesn’t Mean Ungrateful

If you’re on social media for any amount of time, you pretty quickly see that...

BOB BROWN: When the Underdog Bites Has Rabies, and a Mean Owner

We have a strong human urge to identify with the “underdog.” There is nothing new...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Phase Two Of Trump‘s Peace Plan In The Gaza Strip Doomed To Fail? – Part II

Unfortunately, Trump’s present ceasefire as of October 9 is analogous to the armistice signed between...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Phase Two Of Trump‘s Peace Plan In The Gaza Strip Doomed To Fail? – Part I

Phase one of Trump‘s twenty-point peace plan in the Gaza Strip, which began on October...

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....

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...