Communities Editors

The Editors Say

We welcome you to the intimate and personal thoughts on the news and events we, as editors, watch, read, and discuss with our writers every day.

• Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)

  The jury comes back 8 to 4 in favor of the death penalty; the judge declares a mistrial.

• Moore, Oklahoma tornado: Search and rescue continues, (Video)

  Moore, Oklahoma responders reunite loved ones and begin the massive clean up after the third powerful storm in 14 years devastates the area.

• Monsters everywhere: Gosnell guilty of 1st-Degree murder

  Doctor could face execution in the deaths of three babies delivered alive, then killed with scissors at the "house of horrors."

• Reporters have limited source protection: AP phone records subpoenaed

  Journalists, past and present, have had their phone records subpoenaed by the Department of Justice

Political Potpourri

A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.

Freedom of the Press is not Free

Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch

Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.

Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology

Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.

The Reader: Crib Sheets for Conservatives