Amya Burns, daughter of Khadijah Hughes and Johnny Burns has been named valedictorian of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School. Burns has accomplished many things at a…
Posts tagged as “op-ed”
Dear God, It’s me. Again. Same old, same old, trying to solve the world’s problems plus stressing about the 152 problems that I’ve completely made…
As Florida residents know all too well, hurricane season can bring about significant challenges and concerns. The state is no stranger to the destructive force…
Will Americans ever recognize the danger that is the neglected male child who grows up to take back what he thinks is owed to him…
When Duty Conflicts with Faith Q. Judge Smith, how do elected officials balance conflicts between their public duties and their personal religious beliefs? Thank you,…
Fireworks can be dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to…
If you’re struggling to deal with all the things you inherited from your parents (and maybe their parents), things you’ve held on to for years,…
I love the story told frequently by Tim Keller, the beloved and well-respected New York City pastor who died recently from pancreatic cancer. He used…
I’ve been thinking about how America has reached the point where our beloved democracy itself is threatened, and to where a past president is charged…
Q. Judge Smith, why do plaintiffs and prosecutors always go first at trial? That does not seem fair to defendants. – Thank you, Maria. A.…