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Columns

TURES COLUMN: The reason for the latest spree shooting: No Red Flag Law

On Veterans’ Day, I spent the evening with a retired colleague, one who earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. We were at the University ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:56 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: The actual value of today’s college degree

There’s a lot of debate about the value of a college degree. At a meeting of adults where we normally debate foreign policy, one member ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, October 30, 2023 9:38 pm

Editorials

TURES COLUMN: Why college students aren’t ‘Losing Their Religion’

When I was a college student, R.E.M. had a hit song “Losing My Religion.” But it wasn’t about going atheist. Neither was the college experience ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: ‘The Sound of Freedom’ In Florida

In the hit movie “The Sound of Freedom,” former Federal Agent Tim Ballard was asked why he’s trying to rescue kids from human trafficking. “Cause ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Colleges can play a role in helping keep aviation safe in America

When we were younger, it felt like major plane crashes happened often. Many of us have stories about times they learned that a loved one ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: We tried something else in a small town

Hardly an hour goes by without someone issuing a commentary about Country Western performer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That In A Small Town.” Well cities ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, July 28, 2023 5:15 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: If you truly value ‘liberty,’ stop quoting Hitler and Stalin

Over the past few weeks, a group known as “Moms For Liberty” and an official from Liberty University found themselves at the center of a ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, July 7, 2023 7:16 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Does your state celebrate Juneteenth?

Ever since Juneteenth became the newest a Federal Holiday in 2021, there’s been an increased focus on its celebration across the country. While just about ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Trump’s legal problems hurt him in campaign

When Donald Trump told us during the 2016 Campaign that he could shoot someone on the street and still get elected, he was right, back ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Beyond the debt-ceiling deal, we need a long-term solution

When I was 12, living in El Paso, Texas, I clearly remember Mexico defaulting on its debts, only a decade after massive oil deposits were ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Saturday, June 3, 2023 9:30 am

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