An extraordinary diplomatic feat
Obama may have stopped a war with Iran before it started, but stopping a war isn’t the same as peace.The nuclear agreement with Iran...
The gangsters of the digital age
Recently, after watching a news story on the subject, my father, who recently turned 82 years old, asked me about what “hacking” was and...
Who’s the real troublemaker in the Middle East?
Iran’s no democratic paradise, but Washington’s Saudi allies are even worse.Except for maybe the Affordable Care Act, nothing gets Republican politicians fired up like...
A distinctive American custom
It seems to me that a wide assortment of “American” products, music and all kinds of stuff have shown up around the world -...
Remembering Professor EB Cox
FAIRBORN - Edwin Bruce Cox was born in Osborn (now Fairborn). He graduated from Wesleyan College and came to Xenia as assistant principal at...
Make hay while the sun shines
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “you’ve got to make hay while the sun shines,” but do you know what it means? Put simply,...
Turning potential into a reimagined Fairborn
Most people choose where they will live for its location and potential to meet their family needs or special interests. I chose Fairborn to...
Five laws that made America a better place
What Congress accomplished in 1965 puts today’s lawmakers to shame.Our country has no shortage of big problems. While big challenges are nothing new for...
The drill is gone
GOP hopefuls are paying close attention to energy policy even if they’re mum about it.When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, the GOP’s...
Transforming our country
It seems to me that this country is undergoing a major transformation - changes that affect us in many, many ways. New interpretations of...
