Thanks to A.S. "The devil is no fool. He can get people feeling about heaven the way they ought to feel about hell. He can make them fear the means of grace the way they do not fear sin. And he does so not by light but by obscurity, not by realities...

Salem Repertory Theatre to cease operations on Dec. 20 By Kristi Turnquist, The Oregonian November 25, 2009, 4:43PM In a press release today, the Salem Repertory Theatre announced it will close on Dec. 20, after the conclusion of its holiday...

Most likely the move to checkmate will happen as politicians are arguing this, that or the other, but doing nothing; and scientists are mostly united but ignored or dismissed; and a good many folks celebrate what they believe to be a Second Coming, but...

By Scott Learn, The Oregonian November 25, 2009, 8:30AM A group of climate scientists released "The Copenhagen Diagnosis" on Tuesday, saying that global ice-sheets are melting at an increased rate, Arctic sea ice is disappearing much faster than...

Here's what makes Palin dangerous and not just a joke: yesterday she criticized Obama for not appreciating the sacrifices made by our troops. I can't recall a president who has demonstrated more concern for the welfare of our troops and families! He...