In the Arena: William F. Buckley and Civil Discourse

In the Arena:  William F. Buckley and Civil Discourse

In the late 1960s as a teenager I lived in the small city of Olean, New York, located in Cattaraugus County.  Olean was in the western tier of New York and located on the Allegheny River just north of the Pennsylvania border. Olean, when I lived there, had a population of 19,000.  Currently the population […]

“Falsehood Flies and the Truth Comes Limping After”

“Falsehood Flies and the Truth Comes Limping After”

By Steve Post “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” This ninth Commandment (eighth if you are Catholic) has been torn asunder in recent years—a victim of either the moral revolution or of pragmatism (whatever works is true) or both.  Postmodernism did no favors to the concept—favoring a malleable “truth” based upon individual […]

In the Arena: Should the President be Impeached?

In the Arena: Should the President be Impeached?

The reason for impeaching a President is specifically stated in Article II, Section 4, of the Constitution: “The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” On 17 May 2018 the acting Attorney […]

Putting Safety First

Putting Safety First

Letter to the Editor As the owner of a successful construction company and a former professional football coach, safety has always been a top concern of mine. A safe workplace is enormously important to ensure the well-being and productivity of all workers. This being said, in the construction industry, injuries can and do occur on […]

Tallahassee Democrat Injects Jesus into Illegal Immigration Debate

Tallahassee Democrat Injects Jesus into Illegal Immigration Debate

On Saturday the editorial board of the Gannett owned Tallahassee Democrat decided it was appropriate to inject Jesus into to the debate over illegal immigration. In reaching this decision, the board graced its opinion page with a political cartoon depicting an ICE agent arresting Jesus on orders from President Donald Trump. The cartoon read, “Thirty-Three […]

Stronger Churches, More Faithful Witness

Stronger Churches, More Faithful Witness

By Michael W. Petty, St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral By all measures, American culture is becoming increasingly secular.  According to the Pew Research Center’s authoritative Religious Landscape Survey, 22.8% of Americans now identify themselves as having no religion at all (they are often designated as “nones”).  Many observers of American Christianity now say that we now […]

In the Arena: Are Legacy Newspapers in Hospice?

In the Arena:  Are Legacy Newspapers in Hospice?

The current President of the United States has a very strong ability to discern weakness in long-unchallenged institutions.  For example, the President often attacks the news media as “dangerous and sick”.  He has stated the news media are the “enemy of the people”. This column will explain why the President feels both comfortable and safe […]

Staring at the Rectangle

Staring at the Rectangle

By Priscilla West Much has been written about our addiction to smartphones.  We see obvious problems with people too focused on these ubiquitous devices – in parking lots and checkout lines, at bus stops and traffic lights.   In time, experts will ascertain the effects on our brains, bodies, and personal skills.  Eventually, lawmakers will strike […]

Radio Host Using 4,000th Show to Benefit Hurricane Michael Survivors

Radio Host Using 4,000th Show to Benefit Hurricane Michael Survivors

When Hurricane Michael churned its way to the Gulf coast, morning drive radio host Preston Scott and his colleagues did what they have done each time a storm approached or hit the region – they broadcasted the important information to listeners. Michael was different and historic. Its legacy is one of devastation never seen in […]

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