I would like to thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for their IGNITE (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) program. I was a Kairos volunteer at Lakin Women’s Prison for about 10 years, and I learned most of the women there were not “bad” people, ...
In last week’s Climate Corner, Rebecca Phillips explained the connection between plastics and climate change, and the general detrimental impacts of plastics on human health and the environment: Plastics are made from fossil fuels, are challenging to recycle, and do not biodegrade but ...
It is human nature to bristle at suddenly being told we are no longer allowed to do something we have always been able to do. Logic doesn’t tend to play into that reaction. And when it comes to the nanny state, it is often our most vulnerable, least-resourced people who get told the ...
A recent op-ed writer made some interesting points in his dissertation. He defines himself as a leftist progressive, avowed socialist and an atheist. What a combination of labels to wear! First of all, tell me one country that has ever existed that was socialistic and successful. He also ...
After the recent snafu in the cities church in St. Paul, Minn., in which a group of “protesters” entered the church and disrupted the worship services, spurred on by liberal news commentator Don Lemon, many states are passing stricter laws against “protesters” entering churches and ...
(Sent June 23) Mr. McCrady, As chair of the Stormwater committee, I am asking you to call a stormwater committee meeting, or better yet a stormwater town hall, where residents can discuss just how many streets and properties were affected by the storm Thursday. Attached is a photo that I ...
