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Columns

TURES COLUMN: The evidence shows the Civil War was fought primarily over slavery

Even though Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee shook hands at Appomattox Court House in 1865, it seems that arguments over the Civil War ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, January 4, 2024 4:56 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: A great Christian missionary who converted only one

As we approach the Christmas Season, we may think about the greatest Christian missionaries, and rate them based upon how many converts each one made. ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:55 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: During the debate, the college Republicans resembled the 1980s-1990s GOP

The fourth and final pre-primary Republican debate took place at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6.  I attended the overflow debate watch ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, December 11, 2023 1:57 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Why Discussing Politics At Thanksgiving Is Good For Democracy And Your Family

There’s a popular meme which reads “I just saved a ton of money on Christmas gifts discussing politics during Thanksgiving Dinner.” Polls show most Americans ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, November 24, 2023 12:22 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: The reason for the latest spree shooting: No Red Flag Law

On Veterans’ Day, I spent the evening with a retired colleague, one who earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. We were at the University ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:56 pm

Columns

TURES COLUMN: The actual value of today’s college degree

There’s a lot of debate about the value of a college degree. At a meeting of adults where we normally debate foreign policy, one member ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, October 30, 2023 9:38 pm

Editorials

TURES COLUMN: Why college students aren’t ‘Losing Their Religion’

When I was a college student, R.E.M. had a hit song “Losing My Religion.” But it wasn’t about going atheist. Neither was the college experience ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: ‘The Sound of Freedom’ In Florida

In the hit movie “The Sound of Freedom,” former Federal Agent Tim Ballard was asked why he’s trying to rescue kids from human trafficking. “Cause ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: Colleges can play a role in helping keep aviation safe in America

When we were younger, it felt like major plane crashes happened often. Many of us have stories about times they learned that a loved one ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:30 am

Columns

TURES COLUMN: We tried something else in a small town

Hardly an hour goes by without someone issuing a commentary about Country Western performer Jason Aldean’s song “Try That In A Small Town.” Well cities ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, July 28, 2023 5:15 pm

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