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BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a sprinter in this race. Nowadays, blessed by the gift of a long life, my...

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...

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,...

This Election is About Americans / Trump vs. The Corporate Politicians

 It is Super Tuesday and the Republican Primary election in Virginia is underway. Generally speaking, most candidates from both Democratic and Republican Party are...

RANDY HUFF: Tending to The Small Things

The largest small thing in our lives is, after all, home. “Go large or go home!” The words from my gifted friend stung and made me...

DEVOTIONAL: No Politician Can Be Your “Savior”

It is better to take refuge in the Lord     than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord     than to trust in princes.  --...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Democrats Are Ignoring The Risks Of Marijuana

Marijuana legalization has been one of the Democrats’ main agendas in Virginia. They successfully pushed the matter far enough to be legalized. And now...

MELINDA MYERS: Brighten Every Room in Your Home With Plants

Anytime is a great time to add a few houseplants to your home. Adding greenery indoors expands your gardening opportunities and provides the many...

Fred First: Possible Futures in Possible Places

Of all the things I imagine doing, all the places I imagine going when we land—hopefully on our feet—in a place we hope will...