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Guest opinion: Alcohol and the modern woman: We just keep falling in the river

Admit it. You looked at the piece's title and decided this doesn’t apply to your life. Think again. The broad scope that needs addressing is the inclination to self-medicate. What do you self-medicate with? Copious amounts of soda, sugar, fast food, internet and shopping all have long-term ...

Guest opinion: Why the Manhattan jury won’t convict Trump

Donald Trump is finally on trial. And many think he might finally pay for his crimes (or at least some of them). Some even believe a conviction and jail sentence could prevent Trump from retaking the presidency if he wins the election in November. If only wishing made it so. Donald Trump ...

Guest opinion: Religion, morality and voting in the 2024 elections

Donald Trump should be the antithesis of a Republican presidential candidate. He rarely attends church. He has little knowledge of the Bible. He is twice divorced and is well known for multiple affairs between and even during his marriages. He was successfully sued for sexual assault. And he is ...

Guest opinion: EPA short-circuits the US power grid

On April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a blitz of regulations targeting the nation’s fossil-fuel power plants. In the center of the EPA’s crosshairs is America’s coal fleet, which remains a workhorse source of power across the country — and the leading source of ...

Guest opinion: Psychedelics as a vital path to healing for veterans

As our nation grapples with the enduring impact of war on our veterans, innovative approaches to mental health treatment are emerging, offering new hope for those who have faced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recent studies (VA News, Smithsonian, Johns Hopkins, PTSD trial), including a ...