My friend in Omaha, Nebraska, assures me that a disturbing phenomenon once focused on the coasts has invaded the heartland. He speaks of young couples where the woman is nicely dressed and her male date or mate is in slob mode. The women are neat and stylish, often wearing some (or a lot of) ...

By the end of February, the race for the Democratic nomination may have come down to a choice of one of three white men. Two are well into their 70s, and either would be the oldest president ever inaugurated. The third is a 38-year-old gay in a same-sex marriage who would be our youngest ...

During his floor speech explaining his vote to convict Donald Trump, Mitt Romney was overcome by emotion and paused to compose himself. The intense moment came when he spoke of his devotion to God, saying: “I am profoundly religious. My faith is at the heart of who I am.” Lump in throat. ...

As most of the community is aware, last Tuesday Dr. Apthorpe announced publicly his intention to retire at the end of the current school year. For many people in the district and the community, this was not easy news to hear. From a personal standpoint, I enjoy working with Dr. Apthorpe and I ...

Today, let us celebrate dirty laundry. But before we do… At least there is one thing most Americans are united on these days: Americans are divided. The State of the Union circus was proof of that. As was the impeachment. As was the Mueller Report. Politics? Economics? Major social issues? ...

As most of the community is aware, last Tuesday Dr. Apthorpe announced publicly his intention to retire at the end of the current school year. For many people in the district and the community, this was not easy news to hear. From a personal standpoint, I enjoy working with Dr. Apthorpe and I ...