EDITORIAL

Toward a more informed citizenry

People are accustomed to politicians stretching the truth. Voters understand that politicians exaggerate their achievements and minimize the accomplishments of their opponents. In the past, people have expected the press to pierce the fictional claims and force truth to surface. But the public also once expected candidates to have the character and integrity to stand boldly and firmly in support of their own core principles. More »

OPINION

President Obama is our only choice

In 40-plus years of political observing, analysis, watching, and of course voting, I have never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate. I have zealously maintained the hard firewall that should exist between being an objective political analyst and an impassioned voter. This presidential election I am tearing down that firewall. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Remember the veterans

As Veterans Day approaches I am thinking about what it all means. What does it really mean to be a veteran of the armed forces and remember the sacrifice military veterans have made in the defense of this great nation? More »

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Who did you vote for and why?

Obama, because I think this time it's a vote for progress and to complete the mission. More »