Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., was spat upon by a protester who was later arrested. Cleaver did not press charges. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., a former civil rights leader, was reportedly called a “ni--er.”...
It’s true what they say about President Barack Obama. He really is an impressive guy.I was not expecting to be blown away as I made my way into the Ehrnfelt Recreation and Senior Center in Strongsville...
Traveling, like all dangerous sports, requires you to keep track of an exit strategy. Plan ahead for all eventualities and you might not only get out alive, but even arrive at your destination on time....
An opinion piece was published March 11 (“Neither evangelism nor atheism”) in the Stater, penned by a Mr. Christopher Hook, condemning what he terms “the atheist movement.” Perhaps the kindest...
If you think fans in the Dawg Pound are crazy, you have not experienced crazy in the world of sports. If you think the NBA is the only league where amazing happens, you need to venture outside of the United...
It’s time for the “birthers” to cut the cord on their ludicrous movement, and the state of Hawaii may push them along.As Hawaii continues to receive e-mails seeking Obama’s birth certificate, the...
Congress last tried and failed to pass health care reform in 1994. Bill Clinton was president. “Forrest Gump” was named best motion picture. Social networking was something you did at the corner bar.Sixteen...
A week ago the Texas Board of Education approved controversial politically conservative changes to social studies, economics and history textbooks.A majority of the heavily conservative board voted last...
This week President Obama sent a proposal to Congress in hopes of changing the No Child Left Behind Act — beginning with finding a new name. According to Obama’s “Blueprint for Reform,” if we follow...
Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to watch Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel. My parents envisioned that their first child would be free of the world of “crap TV” (as my Dad so gracefully...
President Barack Obama’s interest in nuclear power has kicked off a new national debate on the industry, and it’s about time. The last U.S. nuclear power plant to be built came on line decades ago,...
During senior year of high school, American students look forward to only two events: the final day before graduation and senior prom. Formal dances have had a long-standing tradition in this country for...
