Today, states and cities are passing gun confiscation and red flag laws.

While being a parent may arguably be the most important role many of us take on, being a good citizen is a close second. Our democracy works best when all who can vote do vote and every vote is tamper-proof and secure. As the history of the United States shows, this was not always the case.

In the novel “1984,” the common theme of the book that kept the characters in fear was the mantra: “Big Brother is watching you.” Fast forward to 2019, and now Big Brother is delivering your groceries — and sticking them in your refrigerator. News broke on Monday that Walmart is expanding its grocery delivery service and offering customers from 1,400 stores the option of unlimited deliveries on groceries for a monthly fee of $12.95 or annual cost

This week was the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, a dark day that adults in this country remember all too well. This week was also when the president of the United States planned to hold secret meetings with Taliban leaders — a fact the public learned when he tweeted they were now cancelled because a U.S.

Graduation season is upon us, as hundreds of area teens are saying goodbye to one level of education and moving into the next chapters of their lives, whether it’s further education or starting new careers. It’s something that arrives before anyone realizes it, and there’s a reality check that hits grads hard. Things will change, for better or for worse.

Perhaps when Donald Trump leaves the White House, whether it’s in two years or six, he should fund a theater troupe. Democrats might assume I’m making light of his overdramatic personality, but in this case, I’m talking about all of the “acting” Cabinet members and other key agency directors.