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 Latest EditorialsMeeting Russia's challengeRussia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week that foreign support for Georgia would be a "mistake of truly historic proportions." Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Russia claims a privileged sphere of influence in the world.  Read More
More support for passenger railOffshore drilling, wind turbines and nuclear power have dominated the energy debate generated by high gasoline prices. The growing public use of passenger rail also deserves the attention of those in Congress who seek a broad approach to energy solutions. Read More
Hey, kids, now pass the PASSThe people — well, a few thousand — have spoken on the name of the new achievement test for South Carolina students, and the winner is PASS. The vote may reflect a sense of realism about the most hopeful short-term prospects for public education in our state. Read More
Handling progress in IraqBy all accounts, the clock is winding down on negotiations concerning a status of forces agreement governing the presence of American armed forces in Iraq. The United Nations mandate authorizing this presence expires on Dec. 31. Read More
Busy! Busy! Busy! (tsk, tsk, tsk)Howard Chapman, director of the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority, is a busy man. That is the excuse he gives for routinely using as his private parking space a posted no-parking loading-zone on John Street near CARTA's downtown office. Read More
CommentaryCity's flooded futureTake a ride around the Charleston Peninsula when the tide is high, preferably at the highest tides during the full moon phase. Stay as close to the water as the roadways allow and you will be impressed that downtown Charleston is a city at a very low elevation. Read More
New charter school must prove its worthIn 2000, our state's elected leadership responded to NAACP economic sanctions to prompt the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from places of sovereign display at the State House by putting it at street level in front of the Statehouse. Read More
S.C. sparks alternative energyWith recent reporting on alternative energy technologies, I want to communicate some of the efforts SCRA is bringing about in the alternative energy arena within South Carolina. In 2005, the South Carolina General Assembly enacted the S.C. Research Innovation Centers Act, which directed SCRA to invest $12 million to create three innovation centers within the state. Read More
Impoverishment of the middle classThe "weak dollar" policy followed by the Bush administration, a policy facilitated by the Federal Reserve, already has destroyed the accumulated wealth of many hard-working Americans. Read More
Parents' role as their child's first and best teacherWho can forget the first day of school? For some of us, it meant a new lunch box or our first ride on a big, yellow school bus. For others, it was the first time away from our parents, interacting with peers instead of siblings. To all young students, the first day of school represents a significant milestone in the path toward academic and life success. Read More
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Letters to the editorExpand laws against curbside clutterAccording to David Slade's Aug. 5 article, curbside clutter is a sign of the times in downtown Charleston. Even with the good intentions of city organizations and officials to combat the trash, the problem of curbside clutter is getting worse. Read More
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Calling everyone to fight cancerThis week's Stand Up 2 Cancer nationally televised fundraiser promises to offer a rare and important glimpse into cancer research. Read More
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