In “The Partial Observer” of the October 16 edition of “The Freeman’s Journal,” I was alarmed and saddened to read Dr. Richard Sternberg’s characterization of Charlie Kirk as “…a clearly beloved and respected political figure…”…
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Around 20 locals honored the life of Charlie Kirk at HillCity Church on what would have been his 32nd birthday, October 14. Speaking from the lectern with a photo of Kirk in front of him, host Pastor Tim Wormuth described Kirk’s death as a martyrdom where “God is opening a door of opportunity for the church in America.”…
For three days, I’ve been trying to write a response to Wriley Nelson’s “Israel Grip on the U.S. Is the End of International Law” from “The Freeman’s Journal” of Thursday, October 2. I have no problem with Mr. Nelson’s rights to state his opinions. Some of his opinions are not far from mine. But what I find disgusting and nauseating is the total lack of reality of some of his statements of fact...…
MEMORIAL—6 p.m. “Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Celebration of Freedom and Faith.” Free. Hill City Church, 1796 County Highway 48, Oneonta. (607) 432-8523 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1222686239892652&set=a.296215765873042…
Whether for political, religious, personal or ideological reasons, acts of violence committed during the savage summer of 2025—only a handful of which are noted above—make us question whether we are safe anywhere any more.…
"The picture of the world’s greatest superpower killing or seriously injuring 1,000 noncombatants a week, while trying to pound a tiny, backward nation into submission on an issue whose merits are hotly disputed, is not a pretty one.”…
Just hours after conservative and spiritual activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down in front of thousands of students who had gathered at Utah Valley University for the start of his “American Comeback Tour,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke at a press conference about the shooting. I was deeply moved.…
