Two local civic organizations have made headlines recently. The first was the Cape Rotary Club, which celebrated its 100th birthday with an impressive event. We were reminded of all the good work, locally and internationally, that Rotary does. The second is the local Kiwanis Club, which stepped up in a big way when the Read to Succeed Program was put in a financial pinch when a grant expired somewhat unexpectedly...

Regarding the April 10 Speak Out post, Jackson vote: Buying from a local business is a personal decision and donating to a local group is purely a business or personal decision. How does voting against a regressive tax show a lack of support for local businesses? There are thousands of reasons for refusing to donate to local groups. ...

The President's idea of releasing illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities and states is not without precedent. In 2014 when a wave of unaccompanied...