Opinion

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy food. Formerly called Food Stamps, SNAP is intended to fill the gap between the

Now that only “necessary” workers are to continue at their jobs, we have learned that “necessary” can be very basic. The world turns on

At times, since the advent of flat screen television, the space to the north of the Keep Alliance Beautiful Recycling Center has appeared to

By JEN PONCE One common belief is that poverty exacerbates life stressors and can cause domestic violence and child abuse. While it’s true that

Children love to raid the household recycling bin. Old cereal boxes become doll houses, tin cans snare drums. What better place for scenes made

“We have to decide whether we’re going to manage life or live it.” Terry Hershey Life seems pretty unmanageable right now, doesn’t it? The

Many businesses in our area are being devastated by the closures and social distancing requirements mandated by our government during the COVID-19 epidemic. These

The final breakout session I attended at the Keep America Beautiful 2020 National Conference centered on how to use simple technology. Most of the

Many of us chafe at restrictions imposed due to the pandemic. We humans are social creatures; even the introverts like me are discovering how

COVID-19. Social distancing. Events cancelled. Schools closed. Government buildings closed. Offices closed. Churches closed. Retail stores closed. Restaurants closed. Stay home. In February, 2020,