Our love has gone on since July 1949 and grows every year, with no interruptions or dismal eras. ...more

February 13, 2010

Yes, Ted Rall, American lives are worth a lot. In fact, we as a nation honor those brave Americans who died guaranteeing our freedom and liberty on July 4, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. ...more

November 19, 2009

"Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged a new American openness to ideas from abroad, especially the Muslim world, during a visit Wednesday to Indonesia." ...more

February 27, 2009

Melissa R. Lemmons jetted off to Belize recently - in a quest to expand her horizons and to broaden her teaching skills. ...more

September 3, 2008

Melissa R. Lemmons jetted off to Belize recently in a quest to expand her horizons and to broaden her teaching skills. ...more

September 3, 2008

Election Can't Come Soon Enough I wonder why Cheney (he's the real president, right?) sent in uniformed troops to Georgia with supplies, when our service people are already stretched thin, with two wars, plus National Guard people helping out. ...more

August 16, 2008

Continuing to press themes of values, faith and patriotism, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama exhorted Americans on Wednesday "to step into the strong currents of history" and volunteer for service to their country, pledging to dramatically expand opportunities for those accepting his challenge. ...more

July 3, 2008

In 1997, I traveled from Ho Chi Minh City to the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The all-night trip was bumpy on a rickety bus filled with cigarette smoke. But I didn't have to worry about snipers and land mines this time. ...more

June 29, 2008

Emily Burton doesn't know where she might go in this world, but she knows what she wants to do once she gets there. ...more

May 19, 2008

The Peace Corps said Tuesday that it has suspended operations in Kenya after weeks of postelection violence, another blow to confidence as business leaders voiced concerns over the turmoil's effect on the economy. ...more

February 6, 2008