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Forever in peace may it wave

by Melissa Hale-Spencer


It’s a grand old flag,
It’s a high-flying flag,
And forever in peace may it wave.
It’s the emblem of
The land I love —
The home of the free and the brave...

Plan regionally for an open future

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



Whether or not tech valley becomes a reality in the Capital Region, this has been a year to take stock of ourselves and plan for our future.

Teaching peace all the world around

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



Much of the history our children learn in school centers around war. This is perhaps merely a reflection of our society’s values, but it may also be a means of perpetuating those values.

Librarians must remain unfettered

by Melissa Hale-Spencer



Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind."

— Dr. Samuel Johnson, The Rambler, 1751

From the editor A question of culture and gender

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

From the editor
A question of culture and gender

Is it wrong, or offensive, to call athletes who are girls "attractive"" I don’t think so.