Editorial: A message to the working people
Upon celebrating Labor Day, it’s easy to forget the real reason behind the holiday. Sure, the barbecues, picnics and gatherings with friends and families are an integral part of most people’s plans, but we cannot forget — especially in these economic times — the reason we celebrate Labor Day is to honor the hard working American people.
Callander: Religious freedom belongs in military, too
Though you won’t hear me comment about military strategies like surges, there is a military-related topic that has me totally brimming with opinion and with some knowledge and experience to back it up.
Gold: '1984' 26 years later?
It seems to me…our federal, state and local governments are somewhere between the French revolution and George Orwell’s novel “1984.” Those of us who stayed awake during world history classes will recall that the government of Louis XVI did not respond to his country’s needs despite internal political unrest, costs of past and ongoing wars rising unemployment and general economic woes. In spite of escalating cries from his citizens for jobs, food and relief from unfair taxes, King Louis and his fat cat friends tried to manipulate the good life he and his court enjoyed.
Editorial: Stay safe on campus, all over
On Monday just before 9 p.m., a University of Mary Washington student reported that she was jogging and came into contact with a man on a bicycle with a gun.
Callander: Health care reform deserves praise
Grumbling about health care reform is a regular topic on cable TV to the point that I’ve decided to devote my column this week to the positives of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Editorial: Will Virginia give liquor plan a shot?
Lobbyists look for clues about the direction of an issue by listening to what people are saying, noting who's saying it and when and where it's said.
Editorial: Help heal all wounds
Are the wounds one can see worse than the ones that are often invisible to others?
Editorial: Pools can be fun, and deadly
It's definitely summer, in name and temperature. The extreme heat is leading many to look for ways to cool off. Unfortunately, one of those ways led to several recent deaths and a reminder that we need to be careful — even when having fun.
Editorial: Postal service should carefully weigh rate boost
The Postal Service wants to raise its rates again, in order to bring in more cash.
Editorial: Fixing the obvious mistakes
As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to gush, it is gratifying to know that one of our legislators, Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, is trying to do something to prevent something like this from happening again.
Cartoon: June 28 paper
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Editorial: Summer 'storms' accompany solstice
Though the weather feels like it has been telling us a different story, Monday was actually the first official day of summer, and the longest day of the year.
Editorial: To this year's graduates
It's the season of graduation. Seniors in high school and college have received or are going to be receiving their diplomas and will move on, hopefully, to better things.
Editorial: Memories of a bygone bee
Ah, the spelling bee. Many journalists were undoubtedly recalling different forms of spelling bees in their young lives as the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee took place in Washington, D.C. last week.
Editorial: Keep cigarettes to yourself!
You’re driving down a pristine road enjoying a sunny day when all of the sudden, an arm emerges from the window of the car in front of you, tossing a lit cigarette onto the road.
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