Opinion
Saunders: GOP senator’s block makes Democrats look pro-military
To belabor his point about abortion, Sen. Tuberville is jeopardizing the nation’s military readiness.
Life
Garden variety: Diversity and inclusivity yield good vibes
If variety is the spice of life, let me extoll the merits of including a diverse palette of…
Life
Confronting the trauma and fallout of child abuse
Renowned author Barry Lopez, a survivor of sexual abuse, told his story to regain his dignity and human…
Opinion
Schwab: Condensing the non-condescending case against Trump
Knowing that Trumpists have read the indictment they understand his lawyers’ defense is ‘aspriational.’
Opinion
Burke: Big or small, we’re making history; make it count
We can debate the significance of historical events, but consider what will qualify in the future.
Life
Snippin’ and clippin’: Take time to tend to your garden
These may be the lazy days of summer, but there’s still work to do to keep our yards…
Life
The cruelty of bullying: Here’s what parents can do
According to the CDC 1 in 5 high schoolers reported being bullied in school and 1 in 6…
Opinion
Schwab: Both sides making allegations, but who has the goods?
More than ignore the evidence against Trump, Republicans counter with charges free of credible proof.
Life
These late-blooming shrubs are worth waiting for
Here are a few of the many plants that will brighten our gardens during the dog days of…
Opinion
Saunders: Surprise, media! Hunter Biden’s deal just blew up
Rather than a sweetheart plea deal, Biden’s son may still face trial on tax and firearms charges.
Life
Do I express my feelings or keep them to myself?
Finding a way of communicating uneasy feelings is an important part of taking care of yourself.
Opinion
Alicia’s View: We need to recognize the wins in losing
Losing — a campaign, a job or a game — is disheartening, until you notice the opportunities it…
Opinion
Schwab: Look at the bright side; we’re learning life skills
Taught by the GOP, those include ignoring courts, election results, history and human decency.
Life
For late summer color, let the letters HEL be your guide
Heleniums, helianthus and heliopsis are dependable bloomers that will liven up any garden bed.
Opinion
Burke: Trump makes his — desperate, unhinged — case for innocence
Trump’s ‘Truths’ and ‘ReTruths’ on his social media feed reveal a fantasy world of imagined false persecution.
Life
The value of undivided attention
Frequently, conflict arises from a lack of attention and not knowing how to ask for it.
Opinion
Schwab: Getting to the heart of states’ six-week abortion bans
It’s tough to see the significance in a collection of heart muscle cells as the location for the…
Life
Don’t let those voids get you annoyed. Fill them in with a few annuals
Consider adding in some begonias, coleus, impatiens, zinnias, marigolds, dahlias, salvias, lantana or celosia.
Opinion
Saunders: Cocaine in White House less a problem than reaction
Would the media have dropped the story as quickly if the drug had been found in Trump’s White…
Opinion
Harrop: Is it just that Elon Musk no longer has any friends?
When you’re the richest man in the world, what’s left to occupy your time than to waste billions?