Columns
His thoughts — The war we’re not fighting – fentanyl
We can look back at various wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions on why we were involved and were ...
Frank Ruff, Author at The Charlotte Gazette - Page 4 of 24
Columns
His thoughts — Is this a swan song for colleges?
In the last three decades, many have been concerned about the direction of our colleges. Despite that, we as parents have encouraged our youth to ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 16, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
His thoughts — California rules
Did you hear about the new policy in California? The government will allow no new gasoline powered cars or trucks to be sold in the ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 9, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
His thoughts — As our children return to school…
As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on a different calendar schedule, and each has ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 2, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
His thoughts — Drug use: From marginal to mainstream
As I wrote going into August, I continue to focus on those things that were once considered marginal but now are considered mainstream. This week ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 26, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
HIs thoughts — Death in our streets and schools
Sometimes, people believe that a small lie might be okay. This often leads to bigger lies to cover the first. No better example exists than ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 19, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
His thoughts — August snowballs, this time green
Last week, I wrote about things that have gotten bigger and bigger and more bizarre as they moved through the public realm. This week, I ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 12, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Opinion —The snowball grows, but the brick wall isn’t there
Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those items that people most frequently purchase. This ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 5, 2022 3:36 pm
Guest columns
Opinion — Small business survival at the heart of inflation concerns
Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those items that people most frequently purchase. This ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, July 29, 2022 10:25 am
OPINION
His thoughts — Government created inflation and loves it
I wish I was as upbeat about inflation as President Biden’s spokespeople. The June report showed a 9.1% increase over the last year, declaring the ...