The first time Obamacare supporters had their day in court, the law largely survived. Could another lawsuit to overturn the law prove more successful? And would that be a good thing, at this point?

When the Georgia General Assembly rewrote and ratified new Sunshine Laws in 2012, lawmakers put some real teeth in the law. Now it is a criminal offense to violate the Georgia Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act.

"You are wrong about our government not needing input from its citizens. They aren’t dictators."

School is out, vacation time is upon us, but here at United Way of Northwest Georgia our volunteers are working hard behind the scenes and prepping for this year’s campaign which will kick off on Sept. 17 with our annual CEO Trike Race and Block Party at Burr Performing Arts Park.

"Trump’s announcement on Thursday was that he’d be doing exactly what his own Census Bureau told him and Wilbur Ross they should do a year and a half ago. They also told them that if they tried to change the Census they would lose in court. Sounds like maybe they knew what they were talking …

"It is truly pathetic how many Americans show just how ungrateful they are for all the opportunities that America provides. If a person cannot stand and pledge allegiance to the flag or stand for the national anthem of the country that has afforded them so many freedoms to be whatever they w…

When Ted Little and I met for the first time, we were both 8 years old, in the third grade and sitting a few desks apart from each other in math class.

"Mr. Editor, you appear to be very upset that a simple pay raise couldn't be turned into another SPLOST debacle. You know full well that given enough time the usual suspects would start bellyaching and in the meantime, the hardworking employees of the county would be left in the lurch. Bette…

"May God bless you, Abraham Sanchez Lopez. You are a true hero right here in our community. We could not be more proud of you and your selfless actions."

I don't know Joe Biden personally. I do know a lot of people who move in the same circles as the former vice president and by all accounts, Biden is a decent person; genuine, affable, earnest.

"The Social Security Administration hasn't mismanaged your funds. Congress has borrowed from it for decades, and cut program administration in order to make it appear ineffective. Write your congressman and tell him you want it fixed, not destroyed."

This seems like a good time for Americans to remember their Faulkner, and one of his most famous lines: The past is never dead. It's not even past.

"This land is God's land. It's created for everyone. We were created in his image. These detention centers are unreal and inhumane. It's time these children and parents are put in facilities on properties where they are safe, have food, clothing and necessities that they need. Christians, pr…

We have just observed Independence Day, one of America’s greatest holidays. Many of us celebrated the Fourth of July with a day off from work to enjoy barbecues, parades and family gatherings before wrapping up the day with exciting displays of fireworks.

Government-speak is exhausting.

"If the Georgia-Florida game must be held off campus, at least have it in Atlanta every other year, it’s past time to stop giving away home-game advantage to Florida."

"What happens to all the money that people that have worked 30 or 40 years and contributed to Social Security and die and never draw a penny or draw a few years and die? Some don't have kids or wives. The Social Security administration has mismanaged our funds."

"Isn't it funny that European countries can have a military parade and it's considered to be a badge of honor but when America talks about having one it's politically incorrect. We have become a nation of wimpy milquetoasts."

"If your neighbor asks for you to tone it down with fireworks because s/he suffers from PTSD, please respect that."

When faced with two women who each claimed to be the mother of the same child, King Solomon announced that he would slice the child in two and give half to each claimant.

"For the individual that is calling those of us stupid who say Social Security and Medicare are not a handout. Maybe you are the one who should get your head straight. If these benefits were paid out as intended only to those who have contributed throughout their lives, it is what we earned.…

"Your timely editorial on keeping your pets indoors over the Fourth of July is a very needed discussion, but you left out one important part. It also is equally annoying to old people and disabled people like myself who don't have a way to get around to it. Taxis aren't running and I don't h…

For some reason, whenever a major national holiday comes around, I immediately recall past celebrations of our country — held in other countries.

"Clarification to one of your readers about Social Security, Medicare and unemployment benefits. From a retired career, labor department employee: Readers should know that employees do not pay into unemployment benefits. These benefits come from taxes paid by employers, not the workers. It i…

There is a perception that libraries are a thing of the past. Absolutely not so! The numbers of adults, children and teens using our libraries are growing not only for books, but also for books on CDs, movies, audio tapes, electronic books, audio books, streaming film, computer use, work for…

Expectations could not have been lower going into round one of the Democrat Party's ridiculously overcrowded presidential debate in Miami.

"I sure wish someone could give me an honest reason as to why we have 100 senators when only one seems to have any say. The other 99 just sit on the sideline."

"Social Security, Medicare and unemployment benefits are paid by employees and employers. But it is paid into the government who can and does give it to anyone they see fit. Whether they pay into it or not. So yes, it is a handout. Some of you people are so misguided it isn't even funny."

In a normal universe, a vivid allegation of rape, leveled at a serially misogynist president, would be a news story worthy of 24/7 coverage. Heck, it would even be bigger than the recent feeding frenzy about Joe Biden touching some women's shoulders.

"Now we know why President Trump made U.S. tourists stop going to Cuba. The Russian navy sailed into Havana harbor Monday and docked where the cruise ships used to dock. Thank you Comrade Trump."

"Why don't we ever talk about merging counties? Seems like we could save a lot of money on duplicate personnel and facilities without hurting service."

If you cover enough of President Donald Trump's campaign rallies — and I've covered a bunch — you know you can count on a few things.

"'Dueling Pianos' with Jack Hitchens and Andrew Chauncey at ACT was wonderful. I recommend catching these two the next time they perform here or in Chattanooga."

As former Vice President Joe Biden has embarked on his latest campaign for the presidency, I've been reminded about why I left the Democratic Party three years ago, after having been a member since 1980.

"Is it true that most Democrats in Dalton are socialist and have a pro-communist bent? I just don't know. Do you think that might be true? Do the people in the Forum think that might be true? All they talk about is socialism, so are most of the old-time Democrats that way or would they be wi…

Almost two years have passed since Republican efforts to reform the U.S. health insurance market were pronounced dead. Perhaps they were merely on life support.

Georgia law says “The General Assembly finds and declares that the strong public policy of this state is in favor of open government.”