Civic Soapbox

On WMRA's occasional series, The Civic Soapbox, Jennifer Murch shares her thoughts about hosting a child through New York City’s Fresh Air Fund.

By Bruce Dorries

Augusta County, VA –

Environmental Literacy - by Bruce Dorries

From kindergarten through college, many students struggle with basic lessons in "Nature 101." Yet, they earn gold stars in "Advanced Pop Culture." That needs to change.

Teaching our kids environmental literacy with meaningful lessons connected to nature benefits learning across the curriculum -- while greening up the Valley's future.

By Larry Hoover

Bridgewater, VA – Larry Hoover shares his thoughts about Big Money and Big Government.

By Chris Kjorness

Farmville, VA –

Paterno & Dylan

Nothing is more demoralizing than watching a hero fall. As the nation has been alarmed by details of the Penn State sex abuse case, the Penn State faithful have been scrambling to find some way to salvage the image of their once proud icon, Joe Peterno. At times like this, we should lend our ears to a man of sober reason and insight - Bob Dylan.

Civic Sopabox listener essays essays represent only the opinion of the writer and do not represent WMRA or any other entity. More essays including opposing views are welcome.  Email essays (around 3 minutes long please) to WMRA "at" JMU "dot" EDU.

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By Larry Stopper

Afton, VA – Government Regulation

By Patty Pullen

Charlottesville – Congress, Please be Sensible about Gun Control!

By Val Matthews

Charlottesville, VA – Val Matthews talks about the lost art of letter writing.