Friday, July 3, 2009  By Bil Herrick Bill HerrickI haven't written this column for a decade or more, but something happened the other day to bring me back to the Journal: Clint Lewis has passed away.   Full Story
 
Friday, July 3, 2009  By The "Shop Locally" campaigns that are in vogue these days are very much a measure of our changing economic times. Americans have learned the hard way that a strong stock market doesn't necessarily mean a strong   Full Story
 
Friday, July 3, 2009  By John McClaughry Health care "reform" is at the head of the national agenda right now. President Obama and his Democratic allies make this case for "change: "Americans are spending far too much for health care.   Full Story
 
It is unlikely that Judge Sotomayor will be harshly questioned about how affirmative action benefited her, but it is very likely that conservative senators will try to make the case that her decisions regarding affirmative action demonstrate a reverse racism.   Full Story
 
Friday, June 25, 2009  By By Abigail R. Kimbell Remember playing outside when you were a kid? Venturing into nearby woods or field? Maybe to look for a grasshopper, build a dam, have a snowball fight, or try to catch a fish?   Full Story
 
Friday, June 25, 2009  By By Donald Keelan The Year: 2012 The Place: Brattleboro The Doctor: Dr. Metz The Patient: Jody Tatum Jody: "Doctor, why is it that I live in Bennington but had to drive across the mountain to Brattleboro to have   Full Story