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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...

SCOTT DREYER: Virginia Shouts “STOP THE INSANITY!” (Part 3)

Pride goes before a fall.  -- Old Saying, based on Proverbs 16:18  To continue Part I and Part 2, this column seeks to explain more of...

SCOTT DREYER: Virginia Screams “STOP THE INSANITY!” (Part 2)

"Democracy is not a spectator sport." --Mike Quigley Many elections are discussed after the fact by politicians and talking heads in the media. However, Virginia’s...

SCOTT DREYER: Virginia Screams “STOP THE INSANITY!” (Part 1)

If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools. ...

SCOT BELLAVIA: When Stretching The Truth Isn’t Lying

This past month, I read through the four gospels chronologically. The schedule I followed grouped stories together, having me read one or two chapters...

MIKE KEELER: Who’s The Boss?

Did you know that October 16 was both National Boss Day AND World Dictionary Day? (I know, I'm a week late, blame the pandemic.) And...

MELINDA MEYERS: Growing and Reblooming Moth Orchids

Brighten your indoor décor with beautiful blooming orchids. These living bouquets provide months of beauty with minimal care. Just provide the proper growing conditions...