Emotional tolls, ultimate sacrifices
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Proclamation that set aside May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the following...
It’s OK if the truth is boring
In many ways, Watergate did irreparable harm to journalism.The journalistic investigation into the misdeeds of Richard Nixon undoubtedly helped bring down his presidency. Mythology...
Inspiration for grads’ journeys
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,The...
Reflections on mothers’ teachings
This week we celebrate Mother’s Day, a national holiday of sorts where we honor the memory and the contributions of our mothers.We owe them...
Helping homeless kids find shelter
Homelessness is dangerous, especially for kids. They are more vulnerable to become victims of crime; they’re more vulnerable to disease, and they’re more likely...
Local ties, lessons for all
When the 2016 presidential election put an erratic, inarticulate, Russia-backed, Twitter-addicted, septuagenarian bully and reality-TV star in the White House, I adjusted my reading...
Ohio jobs not up for negotiation
I have spent my entire career fighting for a trade policy that puts Ohio workers first. Two days after last November’s election, I called...
Strolling stream of life
I did something recently that I haven’t done in a long time. I took a walk in the country along a stream and across...
Drug crisis is a terrorist attack
Narcan is a brand name for the drug Naloxone, and is most commonly used to revive people who overdose on opioids like heroin. As...
Fond memories of a newsie
Memories flooded in last Thursday as I looked at the photograph in the Wilmington News Journal entitled, “Throwback Thursday: Wilmington’s newsies.”If you missed it,...