A Banned Books Addendum

October 8th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Readers add to the list of banned books worth checking out.

Pete Rose, RIP … in Cooperstown?

October 4th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Pete Rose was banned from baseball permanently, but almost nothing is forever. His story, all of it, belongs in the baseball museum.

A Made-by-and-for TV Summit

September 29th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Much as he undoubtedly doesn’t respect Trump, Zelinsky knows that, if by chance, Trump is elected president again, Ukraine’s future in the war could change dramatically

The Book-banners aren’t Going Away

September 23rd, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Fueled by the MAGAmania fear promoted by Donald Trump and those wishing to supplant him as leader of the Republican cult, efforts to control what books teachers use to teach, what books libraries can keep on their shelves have increased significantly.

A Black Squirrel, Cats, Dogs and Lies

September 19th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
There has to be some consequence for political candidates knowingly creating a dangerous situation for selfish political reasons, as Vance and Trump have done with Springfield, Ohio.

Undecided? Really? Just Get on the Bus

September 13th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Yeah, we’re talking about those “undecided” voters who watched the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and still can’t figure out who they want to be President of the United States.

The Enduring War to Save Democracy

September 11th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
The FBI now says the greatest threat to America is from domestic terrorism. Not Iraq. Or Afghanistan. The threat comes from the white supremacists groups who organized the assault in Washington and still threaten any who reject their cause.

Civics 101: Yes, Politics Matters

September 6th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Like it or not, everything is politics in one way or another. We are a nation of laws and politicians write the laws. We either like them or we don’t. We get to vote accordingly. Hire them or fire them. That’s our basic job as citizens.

Three Things are Really Bugging Me

September 1st, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
Trump’s crudeness, Boeing’s incompetence and medical malpractice all stick in my craw.

Everybody, Even AI, Needs an Editor

August 28th, 2024

By Bob Gaydos
All news media should have a policy on the proper and improper use of artificial intelligence and make it known to the public as well as their staff.