When a candidate runs on character, you know his record can’t be good. “Going negative,” as they say in politics, worked for Biden before. He was on the ticket in 2012 when Barack Obama became the ...

Jasmine Crockett’s character matters in the race for the Senate Let me start by saying that when something moves me — a piece of art, a memorable meal, the content of someone’s character — and I keep ...

The Bible commands that we treat others as we would wish to be treated. Our parents taught us to obey the rules, be respectful of others, and be compassionate toward those who were less fortunate than ...

Character matters when I consider candidates who will earn my vote. When I look at my ballot this year, there’s one candidate for state representative who embodies integrity, civility, and a heart for ...

Character matters. I was a college senior at our annual football banquet at the University of Iowa in 1966. The tradition was for each senior to say a few words. Our record that year was 2-8. I quoted ...

What causes companies and organizations to fail? In a word, leadership. One of the worst fire officers I ever worked for was a captain who would routinely say, “It ain’t personal.” He would say this ...

What has happened to our country? It seems like everyone is only concerned with with how they can get ahead. If it means stepping on others, that's okay because I am the one who is important. I can ...

Retired Butte College administrator, West Point grad and retired Army officer Les Jauron writes his novels, he says, “to make people think.” The Chicoan’s ...