Columns

General Lejeune and his camp

If you have had your television on during the last few weeks, you’ve seen the ads about compensation for people on or near Camp Lejeune and its burn pits. After watching these ads for a couple of weeks, I began to wonder about this camp and the man whose name it bears.

Good spirits or close to tears

Usually, I come away from Election Day either in good spirits or close to tears, but after these mid-terms, my fingers on one hand are rimming a celebratory glass of iced tea while my fingers on the other hand are keeping a handkerchief at the ready.

Presidents can pose a major threat to our democracy

Sandra C. Taylor For the News-Leader President Biden has expressed concern about threats to our democracy. But he is apparently unaware of the most critical threat which only presidents can make, and one he has made several times in two years.

Behind the eyes of a military Veteran

My respect for our nation’s military runs deep in my soul. My son is a part of something greater than I will ever experience in my lifetime. He has strength of body and character. He carries out orders with pride and is equipped to lead in any situation that requires a firm hand and a strong voice.

Common ground: It’s all around us

Do you have friends you think of as being “just a good person?” What did you mean when you said that? Maybe you’re describing that person’s values or describing the simple ways the things they do play out in everyday life.

Problems with 401(k)s

In a declining stock market (like we’re experiencing now), participants in company-sponsored 401(k) plans fall behind in preparing for retirement. Some joke their plan resembles a 201(k) after heavy losses.  But it’s no joking matter. A retirement crisis is looming in the U.S.