Jon Edney

Jon Edney

From the Right: 'If only government could go out of government!' - May 14, 2012 - The greatest failure of the Obama presidency is his belief that government can solve all the problems facing our country. A most telling statistic came my way this week. Since 1900, no president has...

From the Right: So now it's 'forward'? - May 7, 2012 - So long “hope and change”; hello “forward.” Huh? That’s exactly my reaction. President Obama and his team of strategists have released their 2012 campaign slogan. We...

From the Right: Time to look for Social Security solution - April 30, 2012 - One of the great truisms of national politics is don’t mess with the Social Security system. For a long time now the political establishment has lied to itself and to us, refusing even to...

Jerry Godsey

Jerry Godsey

View from the Pew: You have been chosen to be on God's team - May 5, 2012 - When I was a kid, I was horrible at basketball. In fact, I would have to improve just to be considered lousy.

View from the Pew: Pictures of the story - April 7, 2012 - Easter …

View from the Pew: Unconventional entrance and unexpected result - March 24, 2012 - I hosted a meeting for this Jesus guy in my house. He was a really good teacher, so when his followers approached me about using my house, I quickly agreed. It never hurts your status in the town to...

Bret Kofford

Bret Kofford

Life Out Here: Methodical Man - May 22, 2012 - I’m not particularly bright, not particularly talented and not at all organized.

Life Out Here: A third-party candidate? - May 16, 2012 - PALM DESERT — Waiting for the crew with which I was working, I eavesdropped on the conversation between the breakfasters at the next table in the hotel dining room, because that’s...

Life Out Here: If the shoe doesn't fit ... - May 8, 2012 - Some people deal with their trauma through counseling.

Dora DePaoli

Dora DePaoli

Viewpoint: Remember those who fought for freedom - May 22, 2012 - On Aug. 21, 1943, John R. “Jack” Kelly, of Spokane, Wash., passed his physical and became a member of the Marine Corps. He had just turned 18 and graduated from high school.

Viewpoint: 'Foot by Foot through the USA' - May 16, 2012 - Those of you planning your vacations might like to read a wonderful book lent to me by Myrl Chambers, of Holtville. The book is titled “Foot by Foot through the USA.” It was written many...

Viewpoint: Garcia sisters and the Li'l Vikes soccer team - May 8, 2012 - When Holtville’s Angie Garcia starts a project she sticks with it, even if it goes on for 30 years. Since she and her sisters couldn’t play sports in school, Angie, and her sister,...

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

INKED! Jogging a memory in time for Memorial Day - May 24, 2012 - When I was a kid I was fascinated by the lump in the middle of my grandfather’s back.

INKED! The changing face of America's future - May 17, 2012 - Americans, take a good, long look in the mirror. You’re either the face of America today, or the face of tomorrow.

INKED! A good day to be gay in America? - May 10, 2012 - Did President Obama send a huge message to North Carolina, home of the most vile and cruel anti-gay marriage amendment yet?