Rejoicing and reflecting
By: Greg Doering My mom called just before dinner on a recent Sunday despite my visit the day before. That meant she likely had an… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Education Frontlines: Digital no substitute for foreign language
By: John RIchard Schrock Dump out a large box of color crayons and ask a Western child to line up the colors. They will place… Login to continue reading Login…
America’sLlibertarian moment is coming. The opposition will weather it better.
by Michael A. Smith America will soon be plunged into a libertarian moment. Are you prepared? Libertarianism is a political ideology– a belief system–that contrasts… Login to continue reading Login…
What’s the best gift for relationships this holiday season? Understanding ourselves
by Melinda Burrell We were in one of those finish-everything-before-the-holidays meetings, pussyfooting about an accusation someone had made. Suddenly a colleague confessed, “My hands are… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond Reason: The Christmas Movie
by Rob Perez Personally, I think it’s the length of the Christmas season that makes us a little bit crazy. Unofficially, Christmas lights go up… Login to continue reading Login…
Plains Folk: Far-Famed Well-Diggers,
by Tom Isern Early American colonists, like the ancient Hebrews and Romans, knew all about hand-dug wells and their dangers. When settlement reached the… Login to continue reading Login…
2024: Building a culture of success in Newton
By Outgoing Mayor Rod Kreie It’s been my privilege to serve as mayor of Newton in 2024, a year when our community has made tremendous… Login to continue reading Login…
New Jersey Drones: Policy Follows Panic … Ineffectually
by Thomas L Knapp On December 18, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert banning drone flights over parts of New Jersey through next January… Login to continue reading Login…
Violence in Healthcare: Profit over Care
by: Wim Laven Following the murder of United Healthcare’s CEO, social media has been flooded with outrage, mostly directed against insurance companies that deny care.… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Kids can be Chaos in a Can
Facebook is loaded with comments about the school bus incident of Friday the 13th. I’ll make mine here. I’m a sub/activity bus driver for a… Login to continue reading Login…