In a series of interviews with the TV networks before he left China, President Barack Obama disclosed that he is angered by the leaks that have accompanied his protracted deliberations over Afghanistan and considered the unauthorized disclosures a firing offense....More

Now that the Kenosha County Board has undone its ill-advised move to stop paying part of its health insurance premiums, perhaps the community can take a calmer look at the compensation for this board and other similar positions, such as members of school boards or municipal boards....More

By Steve Lund
Another reason is to hold up role models to the community. If there is someone you know who makes you think, “I wish there more people like that,” then you know someone who should be nominated for person of the year. The community isn’t likely to develop more people like that unless there are good examples to follow....More

By Kathy Burns
Pastor Jonathan, from the First Presbyterian Church, met us at the funeral home. He stayed in the background, but listened as we composed the obituary, and used those stories to compose a eulogy. When fees were discussed, he said there would be no charge because Fred was a member of the church. I was impressed. My experiences with clergy have not always been that positive and I have never had the experience of having one offer to forgo payment. ...More

By E.J. DIONNE JR.
Obama didn’t just offer bromides about hope and change. He made quite specific pledges. You’d think that the newly empowered Democrats would want to deliver quickly. ...More

By KATHLEEN PARKER
This is surprising news to women who, for the past 30 years or so, have been urged to spend part of their shower reviewing their breast tissue and submitting annually to the vise otherwise known as a mammogram. ...More