Thomas L. Knapp/My Turn On November 9, DC District Court judge Tanya Chutkan refused former U.S. president Donald Trump's request, based on "executive privilege," for a preliminary injunction forbidding the National Archives and Records Administration to release documents to the U.S. House … [Read more...] about Knapp Commentary: End, not extend, ‘executive privilege’
Opinion
Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Our governor was missing in action for almost two weeks. One minute he was buzzing around the state cutting ribbons, mugging the cameras and whatnot. The next day he’s gone. Without explanation, Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t show up at the big climate change conclave in Glasgow. He sent the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?
Sunday, November 14, 2021 THE SCRIPTURES "...multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earthwill awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt..." (Daniel 12:1-3)"...you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?
Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
Marin will celebrate Veterans Day tomorrow, (Nov. 11) remembering those who served in the armed forces. Flags will fly, tributes will be made. It will be good and right. But, I promise you, there will be a weight on everyone’s mind. The U.S. exit from the Afghanistan war last summer could not … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly
THE MADNESS OF LUTHER THE REFORMER"Be a sinner and sin boldly...but more strongly...have faith and rejoice in Christ."Dr. Martin Luther THE SCRIPTURESWelcome to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast of All Time"...In Jerusalem, the Lord of the heavenly hostwill spread a wonderful feast … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly
Knapp Commentary: Just read the damn bill
Thomas L. Knapp/My Turn "Congress is gradually moving toward having only one bill per year," former congressman Justin Amash (L-MI) tweeted recently. And that bill will have "everything stuffed into it, negotiated by just a few congressional leaders, completely behind closed doors, with no floor … [Read more...] about Knapp Commentary: Just read the damn bill
Frederick Commentary: Uber-progressive DA is a ‘sinking ship’
San Francisco’s DA will face a recall, likely in June. That’s the news from the city this week. Even bigger is the news that Brooke Jenkins, a widely known progressive prosecutor under Chesa Boudin, has jumped ship. She has had enough of Boudin’s brand of justice. She left the DA’s office and joined … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Uber-progressive DA is a ‘sinking ship’
Frederick Commentary: Biden, crime in the city and Bond, James Bond
If the Biden Administration’s obituary were written today, it might start like this: “He played with fire.” It’s not that the politics of Joe Biden came as any big surprise. He was not Donald Trump, so check Box No. 1. And, although Biden used the COVID pandemic to avoid scrutiny from the media … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Biden, crime in the city and Bond, James Bond
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Would you wait it out … or … abandon your child?
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, October 24, 2021 The Scriptures for today "...I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble..." (Jeremiah 31:7-9)"...those who sow in tears...will reap with songs of joy..."(Psalm 126:5)"...such a high priest … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Would you wait it out … or … abandon your child?
Peace Voice Commentary: Don’t Compromise on a Path to Citizenship
Andrew Moss Congressional Democrats are now considering a watered-down version of immigration reform, a version they might hope to send through the budget reconciliation process as part of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” … [Read more...] about Peace Voice Commentary: Don’t Compromise on a Path to Citizenship