by Miguel A. De La Torre | Sep 2, 2011 | Opinion
Class warfare is a term used by politicians and political pundits whenever the public (rich or poor) questions the disparity of wealth in this nation. To raise concerns about the ever-growing economic gap is to risk being accused of fomenting social unrest or, worse,...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 2, 2011 | Opinion
OK, so I was wrong. It wasn’t the first time, and certainly won’t be the last. I groused on Wednesday about a “P&G Brand Saver” coupon book that included an ad saying “Look for Head & Shoulders coupons in this book.” I...
by Mitch Carnell | Sep 1, 2011 | Opinion
Does urging Christians to practice civility rob them of their ability to speak out on issues of great importance to them? This is the criticism I hear most often, that somehow striving for a more respectful dialog fosters a watered-down approach to the issues that...
by Trevor Barton | Sep 1, 2011 | Opinion
We made a circle for our guided reading time. I sat down in my trusty old Hinkle rocking chair. My students sat down crisscross applesauce on their red carpet squares. My second-graders’ stomachs were full and their energy level was low. They were ready to hear...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 31, 2011 | Opinion
A couple of weeks ago I commented on how crazy some people get over saving money with coupons. I noted that the coupons I get are rarely for things that I buy, at least very often. But, I still look through them. This past Sunday, my newspaper included the September...
by Trey Lyon | Aug 31, 2011 | Opinion
We got cable in my house when I was in high school, and I was perhaps most excited to have MTV. Granted, this was the ’90s – when bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam were captivating and expressing the angst and fury of a million teenagers who felt enslaved in...
