Opinion

Every American president is tasked with the sacred obligation to protect and defend the interests of the United States and the American …

In a time when many communities have quietly retired their local pageants, Minden continues to shine with one of its most beloved …

It is always helpful to look back over the previous year, both as a sense of accomplishment and as an indication of …

We have seen two recent examples of the use of American hard power. The first involves the gradual weakening of Venezuelan dictator, …

As we approach Christmas this year, I’m once again reminded of the powerful role traditions play in our lives. They connect us …

Tomorrow, we will celebrate Christmas — my very favorite day of the year for so many wonderful reasons. Of course, my favorite …

We are likely in the crush of the Christmas season.  Perhaps things are just as, if not more, busy and hectic than they’ve …

Here we are in the final weekend before Christmas, and for many of us that means one thing — last‑minute shopping. It’s …

To the Editor: Hey, everybody makes mistakes – says the wrong thing at the wrong time. I’m as guilty as anybody in …

We may recall Al Gore, in his documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, focused on climate change.  The film included a moving clip of …