Your editorial, “The stench of white nationalism,” in last Saturday’s (March 16) paper was well-written and timely, discussing and citing examples of the various hate crimes around the world in the recent past. Hopefully, it helps us all to identify and recognize the absurd prejudices that e…

Dear Bernie Sanders, I recently came upon a Facebook post you made in which you blamed climate change for the deadly tornadoes in Lee County, Alabama.

I don’t think we need a prison in or around Anniston. Anniston has always been “The Model City.” That would be an insult for the city.

Anthony Cook, in “Nations race relations spiraling downward … to our shame” (March 10), encourages us to look at the last 50 days to see racism. Cook mentions quite a few incidents that deserve denouncement, but he missed two obvious ones.

I applaud the Alabama House for banning drivers from holding cell phones in their hands while driving. Secondly, and more importantly, I commend those who are trying to get Common Core out of this state’s educational process.

Bernie Sanders, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other socialist experts have devised versions of a Green New Deal. Free stuff for all! I like that. What I don’t like is this -- free stuff costs money. Somebody pays for everything. Let me explain to these dreamers what a trillion is. A…

A “Speak Out” in Friday’s (March 8) Star tells that “Socialism would threaten end of America.” If the only two factors that we look at are socialism or capitalism, we tend to vilify Socialism and sanctify capitalism. The traditional argument to justify capitalism is to say that the market wi…

We are living in the last days. What purpose is your church at this time? Have you fulfilled or are you staying in the path that God wants you to go? The main goal of a church is to reach lost people. Preachers don’t preach about sin anymore because it might make people uncomfortable and the…

The Distant Leftist Inquisition scrapes all of the guilt from human nature as a whole and loads it on the backs of the pale male Anglo race leaving no escape route to unload (Kathleen Parker, 1 March), faith over facts soothed by the lullaby of “progress.” No single race or culture has a pat…

The Star reported on an  inmate of the Calhoun County Jail being charged with making a “terrorist threat” for murderous comments he allegedly made about a rehab director when speaking to his mother on a phone from within the jail. The charge brought with it a $1 million bond.

The latest effort to spread “freedom” in Venezuela one bullet at a time seems to contradict our ballyhooed love of “democracy.” God's Self-Anointed Ones, Donald Trump and Mike Pence, have determined that Venezuelan voters made a mistake electing Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela. Invo…

I have not been a member of the Elks Lodge in many years, but I was active in the bingo games while being a member for the following reasons.

The  Boys & Girls Clubs of East Central Alabama held its fifth annual Sports Memorabilia Auction on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Classic on Noble restaurant. The organization, which has clubs in Calhoun, Talladega and Randolph counties, provides after-school services and programs for approx…

The Friday (March 1) edition of the Anniston Star op-ed page had a Gallup poll in the upper right corner which stated that the “majority” of Americans desire more equal distribution of wealth in the United States.

I have used roundabouts both in other states and in Europe. It is an efficient way to manage a crossroads, and is safer than traffic lights and stop signs. They are simple to use. The idea that drivers would have to wait a few minutes to enter the circle during rush hour is incorrect. I firm…

Before you get your drawers in a bunch, it’s not Donald Trump, it’s Bernie Sanders. I know what y’all will say, I ain’t ever voting for a Socialist, like it’s a new four-letter word. But if you enjoy Social Security, that’s Socialism; if you enjoy food stamps and WIC, those are Socialist pro…

I never cease to be amazed and surprised at some of the Supreme Court rulings these days. For instance, they have just posted a decision that sets a precedent affecting military retirees who commit crimes AFTER separation from active duty.

Political correctness has regurgitated and repackaged Marxism/Socialism as “progress.” Our misnamed, self-designated “progressive” educational system is spewing out emotional wimps with a hyped victimhood mentality, shameless and blameless parasites (Ocasio-Cortez) who demand this and that a…

I was amazed during the president’s State of the Union when Nancy Pelosi’s women (puppets) stood and clapped and sat down when she told them to.

The Alabama Democratic Reform Caucus applauds The DNC Credentials Committee’s unanimous decision, following two days of testimony from both sides, which vacates the SDEC’s Aug. 11, 2018 elections of officers, and orders new elections with DNC oversight. Appropriately, the Committee also dire…

The worldwide celebration of the 100th year of composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein included the recent Knox Concert Series featuring the Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Mauceri who worked with Bernstein for 18 years. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard also perform…

When did the Veterans Administration start basing veterans’ benefits on a veteran’s income or, in my case, on my retirement? I recently applied to the V.A. for benefits specifically for a hearing aid and was told I make too much money being a retired person.

One of the to-do things on my Bucket List is to wake up on Wednesday morning and read where the Anniston City Council finally turned their entire attention to the needs of the people who elected them instead of complaining about their own frivolous, egotistical selves. You took an oath to ta…

Have you noticed how many drug arrests have been reported lately where the alleged offense took place three or four years ago? It is not at all uncommon for the police to sit on allegations for years before getting warrants. Granted, many of these accused are repeat offenders, and I understa…