Category Archives: General

Who speaks for creation?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Edgar

Father John Rausch, a Glenmary priest who devotes his life to working for the people of Appalachia in Eastern Kentucky, is a dear friend of mine. In fact, I gave him his start as a columnist and now he is … Continue reading →

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State of the Union

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Edgar

State of the Union: It’s time for Congress to listen to the American people and end the gridlock in Washington before it’s too late. All they have to do is to stop talking long enough to listen–to their colleagues and to the people. Continue reading →

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Are bloggers journalists?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Edgar

Until I started my own blog, I had only passing interest in the debate on whether bloggers should be considered journalists. Since my own credentials as a journalist should withstand any scrutiny, it’s not really a problem for me personally. … Continue reading →

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From where I sit

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Edgar

The thing I’ve missed most since retiring from the news business in 1999 is writing a personal opinion column. I penned columns for various publications for a good part of my journalistic career. Now, I’ve decided to become a blogger, … Continue reading →

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