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…
Opinion
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Six Questions with Daniel Parker on the Appeal of Socialism in the U.S.
Why is socialism controversial in the United States? Some media and elected officials are yelling the term “socialism” over and over until…
In the Arena: Maddox’s Future
Detectives use inductive and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions. Deductive reasoning is where you can use general truths to draw specific conclusions. …
Parker’s Perspective: Focus On Immigration Is Representative of Ignoring Real Problems
Thank God we are in the place where the world wants to live. Next time you are in a hospital, nursing home,…