Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

Pat Hill

In the wake of Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s decision in December to entirely open the U.S. military to women, two members of Congress have introduced legislation to require women to register for Selective Service.In February, Rep. Duncan…

Advice & Inspiration for the Beginning Gardener

Kareen Erbe

You’ve perused a few books over the winter, talked to some other gardeners, and perhaps even gotten some seed catalogs in the mail. You’ve tentatively looked at your backyard to figure out a sunny spot to put a garden and now, as March…

Most Romantic of Valentines Days to You

Sarah Cairoli, Angie Ripple

Ahhhh, February. Love is in the air and the pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Some people are looking for that special someone while others are just looking for a special way to express their feelings. Finding that…

OBAMA Takes Executive Action Regarding Guns

Pat Hill

Last month President Obama took executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence in the United States, and the reviews have been expectedly mixed. The President has not called for any new laws, issuing executive actions rather than executive orders…

Dharma Is a Funny Word

Kris Drummond

In a culture accustomed to the great monotheistic traditions, we generally expect our places of worship to reflect the magnificence and power written into the creation story. Stained glass, ornate carvings, bell towers, brick and mortar. Solidity…