Want to put your own spin on Barry McGuire's song, "Eve Of Destruction?" Fill out the form completely, and submit your lyrics (the actual lyrics appear below). We'll judge the best submission, the winner will receive a copy of McGuire's latest CD, "Trippin The 60s." ...more

June 6, 2008

The climate change bill that senators are to begin debating this week is a hugely important signal of intent on behalf of U.S. legislators. Yes, negotiations could still alter the legislation. But the bill's core proposition is correct: Unless the United States radically reduces its greenhouse gas emissions, along with other major emitters, the damage to the climate will be irreversible. ...more

June 2, 2008

In 1972, Angel Rivera joined a chapter of the Disabled American Veterans in New York after the organization helped him get veterans' benefits. ...more

May 31, 2008

Sam Lasley oF Clearwater says drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and off the coast of Florida and California will help with high energy prices. ...more

May 24, 2008

Regarding "Kennedy Prognosis Not Good, Experts Say" (front page, May 21): Like him or hate him, Republican or Democrat, you have to admit that Sen. Ted Kennedy is a politician. Not in the new sense of the term, but the old. A legislator who realizes that to get things done requires compromise. He has been one of the few senators who have been able to "reach across the aisle," as is commonly said today. ...more

May 22, 2008

I find the use of superdelegates outrageously undemocratic. The fact is one's individual vote becomes more remote in directly counting in a presidential election, not only since 1980 when the superdelegate system started, but from the beginning of our nation. ...more

May 11, 2008

Two approaches at expanding and modernizing educational benefits to military veterans through a new GI bill are clashing in both the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

May 8, 2008

Leaders at the Byrd Alzheimer's center, freshly battered from a volatile spring in Tallahassee, didn't wind up with a dollar in state money, and they're planning for the next few years as if they'll receive nothing more. ...more

May 8, 2008

'A Dear John Letter' Or 'Hooray! We're Saved!' Dear Sen. McCain and Clinton, ...more

May 7, 2008

If Tampa Bay wants to acquire a free agent to serve as a No. 1 goalie and mentor until Karri Ramo is ready, here is a list of candidates: ...more

February 19, 2008