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Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

When speaking about energy for our country, one is typically labeled either a shill for big oil or a left-wing environmentalist, depending on argument. That’s never been clearer than during the past month when my comments on the topic made the rounds in print and online. To be clear, many Floridians and I, think smart […]

Diane RobertsJune 26, 2015

I am the descendant of at least 10 Confederate soldiers. A few owned slaves; most did not. One great-great-grandfather fought at the Battle of Natural Bridge. Another survived the Siege of Petersburg. So don’t throw the Y-word at me. Don’t tell me I don’t understand. I understand all too well. The Confederate battle flag is […]

Marc YachtJune 24, 2015

The Washington Post commented in 2014 that since Republicans took control of the House they have voted 54 times to undo, revamp or change Obamacare. Those unsuccessful efforts have cost taxpayers a bundle and wasted lawmaker time, time better spent attending the nation’s needs. The anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on King v. Burwell will […]

Guest AuthorApril 28, 2015

Last week I had the honor and the privilege to stand with our president on the 45th annual celebration/recognition of Earth Day. When you are with a U.S. president – any president – it’s hard not to stand in awe and to walk away inspired. While there are so many things to share and so […]

Staff ReportsApril 21, 2015

According to a new poll released by the Kaiser Family Foundation, more Americans like President Barack Obama‘s signature health care legislation than dislike it. By a narrow margin — 43 percent in favor versus 42 against, with the margin undecided or unsure — a plurality of U.S. citizens say they view the law favorably for the first […]

Guest AuthorMarch 20, 2015

In a recent address before a joint session of Congress, Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, made his case about the urgent need to completely halt, not slow down, Iran’s nuclear ambitions. As the prime minister warned, “History has placed us at a fateful crossroads.” As the world’s leader, I believe America has a […]

Marc YachtMarch 18, 2015

The Oklahoma University Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter raised the stupid-bar with their nine-second racist chant going viral. Media were quick to put aside the usual murder and mayhem to fully air this fraternity spectacle worldwide. Shocking for sure, such action proves beyond the shadow of a doubt the importance of civil rights law. If […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 8, 2015

There goes President Barack Obama again, being all intelligent, nuanced, thought-provoking and downright provocative. Don’t you love it, or at least respect and admire it? I do. I’m imagining a lot of heads nodding. Am also imagining a lot of heads shaking back and forth. Maybe some gnashing teeth and foaming at the corners of […]

Marc YachtFebruary 2, 2015

When King Arthur is about to marry Guinevere, the song notes, “I wonder what the king is doing tonight.” A good question to those who built their house of cards selling the “Big Government is Bad” idea. This effective anti-government campaign plays on fears that those awful tax-and-spend liberals will reach deeper into voters’ pockets. […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 25, 2015

Businesses do better when their employees feel better. I have dedicated my professional life to helping businesses meet and exceed health and safety standards. As the owner of Food Health and Environmental Safety, I provide business owners and staff members with hundreds of tips and best practices to ensure employee and customer safety. The biggest […]

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Barney Bishop: All sources needed to provide energy security

Diane Roberts: Take it down already!

Marc Yacht: Republicans now fret high court may boot Obamacare

Kristin Jacobs: Heed Obama's hopeful message on climate change

For first time since 2012 majority of Americans support Affordable Care Act, says Kaiser poll

Gus Bilirakis: America must stand with Israel against a nuclear Iran

Marc Yacht: If these are the kids, who are the parents?

Daniel Tilson: President Obama Prayer Breakfast furor is teachable moment

Marc Yacht: I wonder what Republicans are doing tonight

Ricardo McQueen: Paid sick leave is good for business