Days in the 1980's in the Copper Country were peaceful and packed with fun, family and adventure. We played outside from sun up to sun down. It was an ideal area to grow up. We'd drink water from the garden hose — most everyone did back then. Especially children. Crisp, clean air. Bright blue ...
Today, one has to assume that President Donald Trump does not see himself winning the Nobel Peace Prize anytime soon. But, an Oscar and an Emmy? Yes, without any doubt. He has been America's Best Actor in a Drama and Best Director of a Reality TV Show. After all, a man who has threatened to ...
A society that begins to excuse political violence should not be surprised when political violence multiplies. Once you create a moral framework in which violence is not merely understandable but righteous — once you argue that certain institutions are so corrupt, so "murderous," that the ...
Hats Off! Used Book Sale & Pie Social a Success On behalf of the First United Methodist Church in Hancock, thank you to everyone who donated quality used books to our 15th Annual Used Book Sale and the more than 300 people who attended and purchased books. Sale proceeds of over $2,000 will ...
In 1788, Virginia convened a convention to debate ratification of the new U.S. Constitution, promulgated in Philadelphia the year before. The pardon power proved to be a sticking point for some delegates. George Mason, the primary author of Virginia's own constitution, was among those worried ...
Billionaire Tom Steyer used his money to attack a lone climate researcher. Roger Pielke Jr.'s research on climate and disaster policy wins awards and is cited by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "My views are entirely mainstream," says Pielke. "My work is cited ...