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“In case you haven’t noticed… journalism is in deep trouble. This is in large part because Americans have lost faith in journalists. According to Gallup, roughly two-thirds of Americans had a great deal of faith in the news media in 1970. Today, only 31% of Americans say the
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It’s the one story that gets me over and over again. There was a young man, probably in his early/mid twenties, who had had enough. Like many young adults of his time, he was loose, carefree, and really didn’t do a lot of thinking about what mattered
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For some time now persons have asked me what my greatest political fear is. Allow us some radical candor this day… I’m afraid that someone will assassinate Pres. Trump and 30% of the country will cheer. That has nothing to do with supporting or opposing the sitting President. That
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With the billions across the globe beginning to celebrate Holy Week, the commemoration of Jesus’ final days on Earth, leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, it got me to asking: do we really need God? Does America need God? What happens if we don’t have Him? Please hear
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This past week we witnessed the madness of March again succumb to the auspiciousness of April, with college basketball coming to the end of its annual season. Congrats, Florida Gators! Chomp, chomp. You are indeed a deserving champion. Houston, we're sorry; no doubt you were an accomplished runner
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Just want to catch up a bit, taking a brief, respectful look at the current events of the week that was. Let’s face it; it’s hard to watch the news these days; there’s too much bias, too much sensationalism and too much disrespect. Hence, we’ll take
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While I neither agree nor disagree with all included, this Presidential address makes me pause, especially when compared to what parties advocate for today via some of their more extreme policies and personalities… [Note: all emphasis mine.] … Our country is still the strongest force for peace and freedom on Earth.
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As we continue to navigate the murky waters of fact, opinion and perspective — and yes, murky because we oft confuse the three — some subjects become more challenging to discuss. In fact, I saw a meme this week that prompted me pause; it metaphorically suggested that the weatherman’s job isn’
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In recent weeks there has been renewed conversation about the U.S. Dept. of Education in regard to its purpose, efficiency and even existence. Pres. Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Sec. of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department and return education authority to the states,
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Years ago I had a friend who was hosting a frolicking trip south for a limited number of couple friends. The weekend was to be epic — full of all sorts of fun, intentional festivity, flowing food and drink. Something about the allure of South Beach made it extra enticing. It
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One of the things I most love about this time of year is that the madness isn’t really madness. While it’s oft crazy amid the rampant upsets and improbable three point shots, it also happens to be one of the best, authentic celebrations of difference and diversity. We
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And then there was this… allow us to share as factually as possible… A little less than 2 weeks ago, at the Virginia State High School League indoor track and field state championships, in the girls’ 4 x 200m relay final, Brookfield High junior Kaelen Tucker was rounding a corner