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Opinion

The embarrassments of ideology

Editorials and columns

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a euphemism for a rigid racialist theology. It deductively postulates that a large percentage of the population is oppressed by racism and sexism, mostly by white males. DEI makes no allowance for the class or wealth of the alleged victims or their ...

What is a bible?

Editorials and columns

II Timothy 3: 16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” It is somewhat disturbing to hear Christians quote scripture that is not in the Bible. Cleanliness is not next to Godliness and ...

Life, so fragile and fleeting

Editorials and columns

With Thanksgiving just around the corner I can’t help but think about what I am most thankful for. The obvious answer is life itself. I am thankful I have reached the age of 72. I am blessed, simply because Awtrys don’t live that long! Brought into a family of four, my mom and dad and ...

The more important focus

Editorials and columns

Over the past two weeks, as the national press and Democrats have cared deeply about Jeffrey Epstein and political buzz has amplified Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's lurch leftward, the more Americans are offline. And the more they spend away from the constant Sturm und Drang of ...

What is an American?

Letters to the Editor

The chaotic confrontation in Dearborn, Michigan, on Tuesday -- when a demonstrator attempted to burn a Qur'an and Muslim counter-protesters surged -- was more than a brief flash of drama. Along with other recent controversies in Arab-majority Dearborn, such as when the Muslim mayor told a ...

Our communities and our caregivers deserve safety

Letters to the Editor

Across the country, families are living with fear and uncertainty as cruel immigration policies terrify the very caregivers who hold our communities together. From child care providers to home health aides, immigrant caregivers play an essential role in caring for our children, supporting our ...