“No Kings Day of Defiance” rallies took place in about 30 Missouri cities and towns on June 14 as thousands of people peacefully protested the increasingly authoritarian actions of President Donald Trump’s administration.
“To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind of men to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take up arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing, end them.”
When I chose my checkout lane, I thought my wait would be short.
In my career as a reporter, I have interviewed dozens and dozens of men and women, young and old, who would be considered heroes.
The world lost a great spiritual leader on April 21 when Pope Francis died. Throughout his life he promoted dialogue and mutual respect among religious people.
Acts 5:29b says, “We must obey God rather than humans!” The life, death and resurrection of Christ emboldened the community of apostles to preach the truth, even when it collided with the established order. This is our lesson; the Easter community must obey God. This is the call to Christians throughout time and place.
With no consideration for the results and a whimsical move the President has removed the protection to clean water and clean air.
As a reporter and photographer, I have attended more high school graduations than most families will ever have to in their lives. I have listened to hours of speeches from soon-to-be graduates, teachers, board presidents and district administrators.
Following a primarily plant-based healthy diet can raise the chances of “healthy aging” at age 70, according to a 30-year study of 105,000 people published in the prestigious journal Nature.
Sixty years ago, a New Orleans jazz musician introduced a song that has stuck with us. The musician? Louis Armstrong. The song? “What a Wonderful World.” Remember?