My mom and dad are superheroes
By Sandy HarmonIn this day and age where America is looking for heroes, let me share with you the story of two heroes who...
Farm Bureau takes yes, yes, no Positions on State Issues 1, 2 and 3
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is encouraging Ohioans to vote Yes on State Issue 1, Yes on State Issue 2 and No on...
National Labor Relations Act is as important as ever
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the...
Picture perfect … almost
It was a beautiful morning in Texas, my flight was not until noon and the morning was carefully scripted to accomplish much in a...
A harborous disposition
Sociologist Robert Putnam wrote a book some years ago entitled, “Bowling Alone.” Bowling, unbelievably, is the most participated in sport in America. Annually, more...
Politicians are failing us on the economy
A couple of months ago, the Congressional Budget Office issued a sobering report on the U.S. economy’s long-term prospects. Not to put too fine...
Little room to maneuver in next recession
With its policy interest rate still at near-zero percent, and deficits much smaller than was seen in the wake of the financial crisis, the...
Do not kill police officers, black people, white people or any people
I had never heard of Chicago suburb Fox Lake police officer Joe Gliniewicz. Recently, three men murdered him. Sadly I now know about what...
Family Fundamentals: Blended families need time, patience
Q: My husband and I married this summer. It’s a second marriage for both of us, and we each brought children into the family....
What’s in a name?
Sports fans go nuts this time of year. Baseball fans are watching pennant races heat up; football fans are watching the NFL take the...
