Living Democracy Joy Cowdery The First Amendment has two provisions concerning religion: the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause. The Establishment clause prohibits the government from “establishing” a religion. The definition of “establishment” is unclear. ...

By Jean Ambrose Easter is the most important day in the year for Christians. It commemorates the state torture and execution of a political protester and agitator, Jesus of Nazareth, more than 2,000 years ago — and the disappearance of his body two days later. No one could have anticipated ...

When Rufus Putnam and his group of men set out to form Marietta 228 years ago, they did a little shopping along the way to make sure they would have enough to eat. Among their purchases was 500 pounds of hard bread and a firkin of butter. Last year I wrote a long account of their April ...

The Way I See It Art Smith I have been a part of the newspaper business for a long time. It was not, however, my first job. My first job was as an assistant soda bottle sorter. Go ahead, reread that line. Pull up a chair kids and listen to a story about how we once made a little ...

By Kiki Angelos So many things we can teach our children at home, but we take it for granted that they learn them in school. Patience teaches discipline Many successful people reached their dreams later in life, proving it’s never too late to pursue what truly matters. Teach your child ...

As my son approaches his first birthday later this month, I’ve found myself doing a lot of reflecting on what’s been easier or harder than anticipated. The long nights, balancing a full-time job with the needs of being a full-time dad, and so much more. And especially in a first year of ...