Opinion
The Declaration, the Constitution, the Bible
The Fourth of July is an opportune occasion to reflect on the memorable phrases of the struggle for independence such as “Give me liberty or giv...
Let’s have an open conversation
Compassion is subjective and is not in alignment with the needs of the community as a whole.These were some of the closing words of the letter publish...
Magic glasses open underwater world
This recurring dream I have reveals how an acquaintance of mine, a chemist, spilled some of a concoction he was experimenting with onto a pair of sung...
There’s your sign: Part 4
As we discuss the 56 signers of The Declaration of Independence, we left off with John Adams last time. This week let’s start with Sam Adams, wh...
Wage law kills US jobs, but it’s the thought that counts
Celebrity businessman Jon Taffer saves hospitality jobs for a living on the hit TV show “Bar Rescue.” He helps small business owners reduc...
Thank you to the Daily Times
Dear Editor,Thank you to the Portsmouth Daily Times for drawing attention to the threats to the Appalachian Regional Commission (“Uniting Our Vo...
Rhetoric boils over in health-care debate
Even by Washington standards, this is a particularly dumb political moment.Earlier this month a political zealot went to a baseball practice intending...
Two wins for Trump
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow portions of President Trump’s travel ban to proceed is a much-needed victory for the administration....
Calling out the intolerant
Dear Editor,Hundreds if not thousands of conservative Republicans have your back on the homeless issue that has grown into a blight on our fair city. ...
Store the fat, relish the dessert
I was fork-deep into my second piece of carrot cake and a few sips into my cabernet. I deserve this indulgence I thought, the buttercream icing caress...
