Ali found icon status in blending politics, activism, sports
NEW YORK (AP) — During the Beatles’ first visit to the United States in 1964, clever publicity agents arranged a meeting with Cassius Clay,...
Quotes in the news
“The spirit, the essence of America lies in the hearts and souls of us. Some missed this message. It wasn’t sexy, it wasn’t a...
America’s split over free trade
Americans have a love-hate relationship with international trade. Every day we enjoy its fruits, which include better and more affordable products; access to a...
America’s split over free trade
Supporters of the trade deals of the last quarter century, including the currently pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), invariably describe these deals as the alternative...
Criticism all in a day’s work
WASHINGTON — Janet Yellen was put on the spot about whether she made a mistake in raising interest rates in December. Ben Bernanke was...
Letter: A positive look at great team
Thank you Janet Ferguson for your great article in The Lima News on The Sharks Special Olympics Basketball Team. It’s a real joy reading...
Jay Ambrose: The good and bad of the Iowa caucuses
The Iowa caucuses represented some of the worst in politics, such as big money substituting for big ideas, negative advertising saying more about the...
Legal-Ease: Business divorce
I represent many businesses and business owners. Frequently, when people have a business idea or organize a new venture, they involve me. Similarly, people...
Quotations in the news
“We call Minneapolis a tale of two cities: The best of times if you’re white, and worst of times if you’re black.” — Nekima...
Environment: Need for action is clear
Now that the House has voted to lift the longstanding ban on crude oil exports, it’s up to President Obama and the Senate to...