Opinion

History repeats itself

My undergraduate degree is in journalism, and my graduate degree is in history. That just means I’m interested in the history of journalism.   In our constitutional republic, the importance of a free and honest press and informed citizenry can’t be overstated. As I look at the state of media today, I’m thankful that independent news...

Amy Cooke
Opinion

Is identity politics a distraction?

If I were part of the ruling elite and wanted to keep people divided and misdirecting their anger at each other instead of me, I could think of nothing better than to convince people to focus obsessively on race. Looking at it through this lens, it may well be that the race-centered “woke” movement is...

Brian Balfour
Opinion

Black men speak out and demonstrate the difference between blm and BLM 

If you haven’t experienced a Mark Robinson speech, you’re missing a gifted orator. Watching the Republican lieutenant governor candidate is like being transported back to an old-time revival. At a Back the Blue rally a few weeks ago, I watched him captivate the crowd with his booming voice and inspirational message about freedom and being a black...

Amy Cooke

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