Few politicians say things that immortalize their words. Abraham Lincoln was a notable exception. The 16th president’s comment about fooling voters resonates today: “You can fool some of the people […]
Opinion
Biden is failing as a steward of public money
When it comes to spending other people’s money, the Biden administration has only one setting: more, more, more. Lost amid recent world events and the $100 billion White House spending […]
A blue-eyed Kennedy is running for president. What could go wrong?
by Patricia Murphy Across the Oval Office from President Joe Biden’s fine mahogany desk sits a small, discreet bust of Robert Kennedy, the brother of President John Kennedy and the […]
Another war, another forced relocation
by Patricia Steckler I’m confused. In second grade in the 1950s, my teacher taught us that Columbus discovered America. We learned about the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, […]
Senator’s political posturing a threat to national defense
An ominous tenor of war has descended over the world. Hamas’ horrific attacks of Oct. 7, and Israel’s response in Gaza, could spur a wider conflict throughout the Middle East. […]
What kind of terrible parent pays their child to get an A? (Well, me)
by Robin Abcarian Is it OK to pay a child to do well in school? I’m currently grappling with this question. Five years ago, my then-8-year-old niece moved in with […]
Don’t be fooled by Hamas’ propaganda
by Diane B. Gensler Hamas seems to be winning the war — the war in the court of public opinion. I see too large a number of people in the […]
Warming shelter pushback crossed the line
As we saw nights dip into freezing temperatures, we were so relieved that someone had stepped up to host the warming shelter that we offered our thanks and support a […]
Nov. 19 letters to the editor
Editor’s note: Send us a letter to be published in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper sharing what you are grateful for this year. Letters should be 200 words or less. Include […]
Guest essay: Holiday and virus season a reminder antibiotics aren’t cure-alls
by Michael Stevens As the holiday season approaches with its usual festivities, travel and time indoors, respiratory viruses will inevitably appear and spread through households. So, this is a good […]
