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Harrop: Debate remains around legalized abortion and crime

More study will be needed to determine how abortion, poverty, race and crime interact.

 

Saunders: Iran’s attacks of Israel happened on Biden’s watch

We can’t know if a Trump presidency would have made a difference. But we know what happened Oct. 7.

 

How do you want your kids to remember you when they grow up?

Childhood flies by, especially for parents. So how should we approach this limited time while our kids are still kids?

 

Schwab: Honestly, the lies are coming in thick and sticky

The week in fakery comes with the disturbing news that many say they believe the Trumpian lies.

wisteria flower in Japan

Give your garden a whole new dimension with climbing plants

From clematis and jasmine to wisteria and honeysuckle, let any of these vine varieties creep into your heart – and garden.

wisteria flower in Japan

Harrop: Expect no compromise from anti-abortion right

And no clarity from Donald Trump regarding his position, at least until he’s back in office.

Saunders: Biden’s student debt relief passes buck to taxpayers

Forgiving loans doesn’t make them disappear, it just transfers the debt to taxpayers.

How to help your youngster become a successful adult

Surprisingly, it has little to do with how early you learn the alphabet, start reading, or learn the capitals of every state.

Schwab: Repent! God is angry at the sins of Trumpublicans

Why else would God have directed His earth-shaking wrath near Trump’s New Jersey golf course?

Harrop: Biden should seek Haley’s voters and not his hard-left

Biden has more to gain by wooing non-Trump Republicans than he does placating the Democratic fringe.

Burke: ‘Miracle’ can be overused but ‘ordinary’ ignores our wonder

The term ‘miracle’ is often assigned to the unexplained, but explanations can blind our appreciation.

Bleeding heart

These colorful spring perennials are awakening from their winter slumber

From bleeding hearts and lungwort to candytuft and carnations, a rebirth of bright flowers and striking foliage has begun.

Bleeding heart

Saunders: Biden can’t wish away border as 2024 election issue

Trump’s ‘animal’ rhetoric is gratuitous, but that doesn’t negate Biden’s failures to control the border.

Harrop: Even when Trump makes sense, killing Obamacare doesn’t

Trump’s latest incoherent attack on the ACA makes even less sense than it did when he was president.

Stress management, meditation or relaxation to reduce anxiety, control emotion during problem solving or frustration work concept, woman in lotus meditation on chaos mess line with positive energy.

Sharing reflections on 50 years of meditation

Meditation is no quick fix, but if you establish a consistent practice, over time, you’ll appreciate the results.

Stress management, meditation or relaxation to reduce anxiety, control emotion during problem solving or frustration work concept, woman in lotus meditation on chaos mess line with positive energy.

Schwab: With so many fools, why limit observence to just one day

A dive into news of recent days provides plenty of them. It’s up to you whether to suffer them gladly.

Azalea. Bright and juicy flowers on the azalea bush. Floral background with beautiful flowers.

Related to rhodies, azaleas are smaller but flowers pack a similar punch

Flowers on evergreen varieties offer a vast array of captivating colors. Tune into next week’s Masters to see for yourself.

Azalea. Bright and juicy flowers on the azalea bush. Floral background with beautiful flowers.

Saunders: RFK Jr. isn’t a spoiler, but he could be a winner

Democrats ignored voters seeking a stronger candidate. Now independent, RFK Jr. may be that candidate.

Harrop: McDaniel is amoral; NBC execs are just clueless

It’s understandable to hire a Republican voice. It’s another thing to hire a lying election denier.

Saunders: Just what is the plan of the MTGs of Congress?

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to oust the speaker because he cut a deal. Isn’t that why they’re there.