Cal Thomas: The difference between Republicans and Democrats

It is a line I have used to open speeches on the lecture circuit for years and it never fails to get a laugh: “I’m… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • By Cal Thomas

What others say: Students need better example for fiscal responsibility

It’s general knowledge that standards for policymaking in Congress have sunk to abysmal lows.The executive branch of government isn’t doing much to set a better… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2014

What others say: Conversation about alcohol abuse, DUI issues overdue

The death of Healy resident Gitte Stryhn as she biked to work early Thursday morning wasn’t the first tragedy of its type, and it won’t… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2014

Rich Lowry: Hail to the Redskins!

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s contribution to the Washington Redskins debate is pettifogging absurdity in the service of rank politically correct bullying.A panel of… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2014
  • By Rich Lowry

Cal Thomas: Too little, too late in Iraq?

George W. Bush never claimed to be prescient, but here he is in 2007, warning us what would happen if the United States prematurely pulled… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2014
  • By Cal Thomas

Bob Franken: Playing defense in Washington

I usually hate gloating, but this time I’m doing it. And loving it. That’s because the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office panel has decided that… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2014
  • By Bob Franken

Thanks for the memories

On Thursday, June 26, 2014, I will retire from my position as publisher of the Peninsula Clarion after 21 years. Its been a great ride.… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2014
  • By Stan Pitlo, Publisher

Assembly action restores fairness to election process

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this week restored a measure of fairness to the election process when it voted to return the threshold needed to approve… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2014

Rich Lowry: Immigration sinks Cantor

The seeds of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking primary loss may have been sown in January.That’s when House Republican leaders insisted on floating a… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2014
  • By Rich Lowry

What others say: Measles outbreak a reminder to vaccinate

A disease once on its way to oblivion apparently is on the rise — and headed this way, say health officials locally and nationwide. So… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2014

What others say: Emmys honor Ketchikan stories told well

It’s grand being a community with an Emmy under its belt.Two Emmys is even better, and that’s not the full extent of Ketchikan’s winning ways.… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2014

Cal Thomas: Iraq is on its own!

“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2014
  • By Cal Thomas

What others say: ‘Alaska Agreement’ good theory, flawed practice

In 2008, Alaska’s usually low-profile Senate contests came to an end, as Sen. Ted Stevens saw his decades-long career in office come crashing down amidst… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2014

Rich Lowry: A father’s gift – patience

I learned a life lesson putting together a scale model of a U.S. M-3 Lee tank.I didn’t know it at the time. All I knew… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2014
  • By Rich Lowry

Cal Thomas: Ready for Hillary?

I expected nothing but effusive praise from major media for Hillary Clinton’s new book, “Hard Choices,” much like the mass exaltation it showered on Barack… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By Cal Thomas

Bob Franken: The meaning test

Back in the day, when I was a TV reporter, I had this fantasy live shot where the anchor would toss it to me with… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By Bob Franken

Dads need recognition every day

It is time again to celebrate the bonds between children and their fathers and the paternal influence in our lives. It can be hard to… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014

Peninsula Clarion editorial: More respect needed for our natural resources

Respect for our resources.It’s a sentiment we Alaskans proclaim to embrace, but sometimes, it seems, it’s an ideal we have trouble living up to.Case in… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014

Rich Lowry: Math is math

For people who use the word “science” as a bludgeon and trumpet their strict commitment to fact and reason, the Obama administration and its supporters… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Rich Lowry

What others say: Bringing soldier home the right call

The emerging picture of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was exchanged for five prisoners held at the U.S. prison in Guantánamo, indicates he’s no hero, no… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014