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President Biden stands up for coalfield communities
President Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 27 that will put “the full force of the federal government” behind a new commitment to a ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
$15 Minimum Wage — Point-Counterpoint
Point: A $15 an Hour Minimum Wage Is a Start By Dean Baker President Biden has proposed raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ... Read more
1 month ago by Jeff Moreland.
Lessons from the quarantine: Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?
By Albert Earley After Christmas I heard countless people ask, “Aren’t you glad 2020 is over?” The appropriate response is to nod your head in ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Canceling student debt: Point/counterpoint
Point: Canceling student debt by presidential decree is wrong on many levels By Neal McCluskey If you lent someone money to start a business that ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
An investment worth making
Since the arrival of COVID-19, the world has become a different place. Public events have been canceled, restaurants and other businesses have seen changes to ... Read more
2 months ago by Jeff Moreland.
Proposed solutions to the current student loan conundrum raise interesting issues
President-Elect Biden and other Democrats have proposed a number of changes to the student loan program as well as funding for college tuition. Perhaps the ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
What a friend we have in Jesus!
In 1844 a young Irishman, Joseph Scriven, had completed his college education and returned home to marry his sweetheart. As he was traveling to meet ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Reports.
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and a “Thankful Pumpkin”
By BILL BAKER As we close out October and look ahead to a new month, the traditions of the past are mixed with the ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
An organ donor truly gave my family the gift of life
My family celebrated my dad’s birthday last weekend. In most ways, it was a typical birthday celebration. In other ways, it was very special. This ... Read more
