Articles from the Opinion columns section archive

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Guest Column: Protecting children from violence, sexual abuse can take many forms

Your help is needed. Please help if you can.
By Dan Hillman

Column: AARP plays small ball: Group is missing the big-picture issues

They should spend political capital solving two far greater financial threats facing seniors: Medicare funding and a future debt crisis.
By Ed Conant

Guest Column: Old city landmarks can breathe new life into a growing Augusta

If we are able to achieve the lofty goal of the completion of the Mills and Cultural campuses, it would represent the ultimate win-win-win for the state, the university and the city.
By Deke Copenhaver

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Guest Column: Incentives drive our economy

Incentives are needed by unskilled teenagers and by the most sophisticated, risk-taking venture capitalists.
By William Beranek, Ph.D.

Guest Column: Adopting a pet requires unswerving caring and commitment

It is very difficult to realize that we, the people involved in rescue work, cannot save them all.
By Lorna Barrett

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Column: University braces for rough health-care reform impact

While our budget for providing care is stretched razor-thin, our commitments will not change.
By James R. Davis

Column: Sequestration will take a grave toll

We believe we can help our country find better solutions. Please join us in having frank conversations with the nation's leadership.
By Peter F. Buckley, M.D.

Column: Augusta needs Medicaid expansion, and so does Georgia

It is high time that we get with the program and evaluate the true costs and benefits of Medicaid expansion in Georgia.
By Jack Bernard

Monday, March 18, 2013

Guest Column: Stand up for a smoke-free campus

On March 20, instead of taking sides, we hope we can agree to stand together and take a positive step in reducing cancer risk and promoting a healthier community.
By Samir N. Khleif, M.D.and Gretchen B. Caughman, Ph.D.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Guest Column: Stop bickering and embrace new university

Community leaders, political leaders and educational leaders must develop GRU as a vital entity
By Gloria W. Norwood

Column: In Clara Barton, celebrations of women, Red Cross intersect

I encourage you to take the time this month to show your love for the women who are making a difference in your life.
By Helen Blocker-Adams

Guest Column: Though name isn't perfect, GRU Augusta deserves our support

It is time to move on, and for the leadership of Georgia Regents University Augusta to build the enterprise, and to live up to the word and spirit of our compromise.
By Nick Evans

Sunday, March 10, 2013

In sequestration, president and Congress undermining military

Let's learn from history so we are not doomed to repeat it.
By Ed Conant

Column: Don't be deluded by government scare tactics over sequestration

Current economic policies are not working. Continuing on this path will spell economic doom for our children and grandchildren.
By Jeff Annis

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Column: Augusta can move forward -- but only after hearts are healed

The healing and recovery is in play for those of us who want to embrace the concept of recovery and healing.
By Helen Blocker-Adams

Guest Column: Tax system alarmingly progressive, yet politicians clamor for more

Something is very much remiss here.
By William Beranek, Ph.D.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013

Guest Column: Minimum-wage boost will harm freedom and growth

Increased minimum-wage requirements will have the exact opposite result than desired.
By Jeff Annis

Guest Column: Innovative nuclear-waste cleanupis reducing project costs in the CSRA

This community needs to reinforce with the DOE and the federal government the importance of sustained, cutting-edge research at SRNL and other national laboratories
By Terry Michalske, Ph.D.

Guest Column: Donations to Family Y help a community anchor

When we all pitch in and help our neighbors, we make a meaningful, enduring impact in the lives of children and families.
By Sandra Vantrease

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Guest Column: Dementia can take loved one away, but not spouse's memories

My advice to caregivers: Take advantage of any fleeting moment of rationality.
By William Beranek, Ph.D.
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Champion speller heads to national bee

Rachael Cundey, the area's five-time reigning regional champion, travels to Washington, D.C., on Sunday for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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