Columns Archives - Ark Valley Voice

Thinking Security: What Does ‘Never Again’ Really Mean?

by Adam Silverman | Jul 5, 2020 | Columns, Opinion, Thinking Security | 0

The Treatment of the Uighurs By the People’s Republic of China; a story of internment and terror....

Their Voices: Salida COVID CCCF Grant Recipients Tell Their Stories

by Community Contributor | Jun 11, 2020 | Columns, Community, COVID-19, Their Voices | 0

Her Voice: “I didn’t feel judged, I just felt cared for and cared about.”

Their Voices: The Human Experience through Civil Disobedience

by Brooke Gilmore | Jun 10, 2020 | Columns, Community, Opinion, Their Voices | 0

He is a 26-year-old white male who is living in Los Angeles as an independent freelance contractor working in film; specifically lighting design. Due to his civil disobedience, he has asked to remain anonymous. Contrary to impressions being advanced by some, he describes an overwhelmingly peaceful protest.

“Militias” Part Two: Historical Necessity Versus Modern Movement

by Stephen Hall | Jun 5, 2020 | Chaffee County, Columns, News, Politics, Public Safety & Justice | 0

As shown in the current crisis and the previous Ark Valley Voice Part I Modern Militia Movement article, all of the historical necessities for a “well-regulated militia” have been met through modern professional police forces and the National Guard. The question becomes: what might be the purpose of the modern militia movement?

Critical Thinking is Thinking Security: SARS-CoV2 & COVID-19

by Adam Silverman | May 12, 2020 | Columns, Opinion, Thinking Security | 0

The Defense Acquisition University uses Robert Ennis’s definition to define critical thinking as “reasonable reflective thinking aimed at deciding what to believe or what to do”. Being able to approach information in such a manner is essential to thinking security. Especially right now with so much information coming at everyone so quickly because of the SARS-CoV2/COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Spirit of Salida”

by Community Contributor | May 5, 2020 | Chaffee County, Columns, Community, Salida, Salida City Column | 0

I felt it the first time I visited Salida in 1996. Although because I’m not particularly...

Thinking Security: Semi-rural and Rural Parts of America Face COVID-19 Challenges

by Adam Silverman | Apr 25, 2020 | Columns, Opinion, Thinking Security | 0

While much attention has been focused on metro areas, semi-rural and rural parts of America face...

Letter to the Community: “As Strong as our Weakest Link”

by City of Salida | Apr 21, 2020 | Columns, COVID-19, Government, Salida City Column | 0

“The messaging has been clear and consistent that now is not the time to invite family and/or friends into the County. There will be plenty of time for that later!”
Dan Shore
Salida Mayor Pro Tem