The Prince and I by John Lang
Dear departed Prince Philip, what a jolly good time we shared! I cannot claim we remained close, afterwards, but he did once offer to show me his underwear. It was long ago and far away – 1983, California – but I remember so clearly. The British royal couple came on their yacht Britannia to cruise up the West Coast, stopping at select ports along the way to dispense royal favors and royal ... [Continue Story]
Op-Ed
The Prince and I by John Lang
Dear departed Prince Philip, what a jolly good time we shared! I cannot claim we remained close, afterwards, but he did once offer to show me his ... [Continue Story]
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Jamie Kirkpatrick
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George Merrill
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Angela Rieck
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The Issue of Our Time by Al Sikes (Special Series)
The Issue of Our Time: A Chat with Al Sikes
Al Sikes has been a volunteer columnist with the Spy since 2016. Benefitting from a career in Washington, D.C., including his appointment to chair the ... [Continue Story]
Al Sikes
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Dan Watson
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Letter to Editor
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The League of Women Voters, known for hosting forums, providing voters guides, and studying local and state issues, is celebrating 101 years in ... [Continue Story]
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