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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 and 9. Tens of thousands of unarmed protesters were shot dead in an indiscriminate slaughter...

FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: President Trump Owes The UK An Apology

I read a disturbing and disquieting article in the New York Times on January 23 entitled,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) Is a Defeatist

I read an article in the New York Post by Emily Crane on January 26 entitled,...

SCOTT DREYER: Reasons To Vote Early

Recently I've had the pleasure of doing some door-knocking in both Roanoke County and City. The main candidate I do this for is President...

MELINDA MYERS: Disposing of Problem Plant Debris

You’ve probably read you should remove and dispose of insect pest-infected and diseased plant material to reduce these problems in next season’s garden. This...

FRED FIRST: Migrations – Navigating The Landmarks

As the late-August move date approached, I told myself that we should expect the first month here in Columbia at Lenoir Woods to be...

SCOTT DREYER: “FEMA’s Doing A Great Job Because FEMA Says FEMA’s Doing A Great Job”

I've been on Twitter/X since Musk bought it and (largely) ended its censorship. Shortly after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the Southeast, I started...

BOB BROWN: Wait Patiently Amidst The Unrest – And Vote

John A.G. Davis (1802-1840), son of John Staige Davis, UVA Professor of Law, was one of the youngest faculty members at 28.  The Board...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Voting for Donald Trump Is In The Best Interest of America

Is the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crossing the boundaries in responding to Hamas and Hezbollah attacks? Or he is a solid Prime Minister,...
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