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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Media’s Monomaniacal Obsession With Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping

I do not mean to downplay the tremendous tragedy of the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother. However, in regard to the around-the-clock televised and social media coverage since...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Barack and Michelle Obama Are Neither Apes Nor Monkeys

I read an article from the BBC on February 6 entitled, "Trump says he 'didn't...

BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Twenty Reasons For Regime Change in Iran

1. The kidnapping of 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8...

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....

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...