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Internet can be very real, scary
December 3, 2008 The Internet often is referred to as a “virtual” world — something in which reality isn’t quite real. But it proved to be very much so for two people whose names were in the news last week. more »»
International troubles on many fronts
December 2, 2008 During the past several weeks, many Americans have begun to view the economy as an overriding priority for the federal government — in particular, for President-elect Barack Obam. more »»
Republicans need to find future voice
December 1, 2008 Republican governors — a mere 17 of them in the wake of the Nov. 4 elections — gathered in Florida to talk, among other things, about the party’s future. more »»
Holder’s nomination in question
November 26, 2008 Remember the controversy over former President Clinton’s pardons of various controversial figures, including fugitive Marc Rich? Apparently, President-elect Barack Obama doesn’t recall the. more »»
Congratulations to Calumet volleyball team
November 25, 2008 Congratulations are due to the Calumet High School volleyball team on their historic playoff run. more »»
Federal bailout plan getting worse
November 20, 2008 Virtually nothing about the government’s plan to bail out beleaguered financial institutions is appealing. more »»
Obama’s people will form policy
November 18, 2008 President-elect Barrack Obama wasted no time in asserting his leadership as he began the transition from candidate to president, naming Chicago Congressman and Clinton White House veteran Rahm... more »»
Bailout is corporate welfare
November 13, 2008 Some companies receiving money through the government’s program to “bail out” beleaguered financial institutions do not seem to have been in trouble at al. more »»
Veterans: American patriots
November 11, 2008 Ninety years ago today the Armistice which ended World War I was signed. One year and a day later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first “Armistice Day. more »»
Children at risk of predators
November 7, 2008 Forty-seven children, ages 13-17, have been rescued from vicious predators who would have subjected them to lives of prostitution, the FBI revealed last week. more »»
Fed should mind military spending
November 6, 2008 A $600 billion a year bureaucracy such as the Pentagon is bound to be infected by profiteers with no regard for patriotism or basic honesty. more »»
Oil prices will surely head back up
October 29, 2008 What goes down probably has to go back up. That thought probably is in the minds of many motorists enjoying a brief respite from sky-high gasoline and heating oil prices. more »»
Contributions of African-American patriots laudable
October 23, 2008 The contributions of African-American patriots to our nation’s safety were ignored or downplayed for generations. more »»
McCain is best choice for America
October 20, 2008 No election in recent memory has occurred during a period when Americans were as concerned about the economy — about whether they will be able to put bread on the table next year or even next month ... more »»
Negative politics creeping in
October 14, 2008 From swift boats to lipstick-wearing pigs, we expect to see negative campaigning for president and most nationally elected offices. According to the Web site, ThisNation. more »»
Fight against Taliban must continue
August 28, 2008 When Afghans celebrated their Independence Day last year, they did so in public with observances such as parades. more »»
Biden fills Democratic ticket
August 27, 2008 American voters want candidates for vice president who appear capable enough to step into the Oval Office in the unlikely and tragic situations in which they are needed. more »»
Russian threat is alive & well
August 25, 2008 “The United States spent 45 years working very hard to avoid a military confrontation with Russia,” Defense Secretary Robert Gates said last week. “I see no reason to change that approach today. more »»
More study needed in anthrax case
August 23, 2008 Was the late U.S. more »»
An Olympic lesson on immigration
August 22, 2008 You don’t need to look any farther than this year’s U.S. Olympics team to see how immigrants continue to enrich America. Thirty-two naturalized citizens are competing for the U.. more »» |
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