
Disorder in Our Democratic Discourse, or Life Among The Trump Deranged
A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.
FROM RODGER’S DESK
From Rodger’s Desk is the regular column and open door of the Beaver County Almanac, written by Editor & Publisher Rodger Morrow.

A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.

A reflection on founders, managers, and innovation, exploring why transformative businesses are often built by individuals willing to ignore the conventional playbook.

An opinion piece comparing 1970s seatbelt interlocks to modern “kill switch” proposals, questioning government reliance on technology to override driver judgment.

An exploration of “false compassion” and “suicidal empathy,” examining how misplaced sympathy can erode moral clarity and accountability in modern society.

A look at Greersburg Academy, Beaver County’s oldest standing building, and its lasting role in early American education and history.

A look at Fort McIntosh in Beaver, where the entire U.S. Army was once based, and the town’s effort to reclaim and share its overlooked national history.

Ambridge’s story spans utopian origins, industrial rise, and steady reinvention, showing how a well-built town adapts, survives, and grows through incremental change.

A detailed look at Beaver’s history, walkability, stability, and quiet success as a livable county seat shaped by geography, planning, and continuity.

A reflection on a father’s disciplined habit of using index cards to prioritize six daily tasks, showing how simple focus and consistency can build lasting success.

Convenience stores profit from kratom, tianeptine, and delta-8 products, but growing health warnings and regulation risks may turn short-term gains into long-term reputational costs.

A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.

A reflection on founders, managers, and innovation, exploring why transformative businesses are often built by individuals willing to ignore the conventional playbook.

An opinion piece comparing 1970s seatbelt interlocks to modern “kill switch” proposals, questioning government reliance on technology to override driver judgment.

An exploration of “false compassion” and “suicidal empathy,” examining how misplaced sympathy can erode moral clarity and accountability in modern society.

A look at Greersburg Academy, Beaver County’s oldest standing building, and its lasting role in early American education and history.

A look at Fort McIntosh in Beaver, where the entire U.S. Army was once based, and the town’s effort to reclaim and share its overlooked national history.

Ambridge’s story spans utopian origins, industrial rise, and steady reinvention, showing how a well-built town adapts, survives, and grows through incremental change.

A detailed look at Beaver’s history, walkability, stability, and quiet success as a livable county seat shaped by geography, planning, and continuity.

A reflection on a father’s disciplined habit of using index cards to prioritize six daily tasks, showing how simple focus and consistency can build lasting success.

Convenience stores profit from kratom, tianeptine, and delta-8 products, but growing health warnings and regulation risks may turn short-term gains into long-term reputational costs.