by David Mills PITTSBURGH — There are GOATS like Tom Brady and GOATS like Simone Biles. Many people from New York City west, not least Pittsburghers, will argue that Brady […]
Opinion
What U.S. can learn from Canada about ending gerrymandering
by Robert Weiner and Olivia Ardito Over the past few years, the legitimacy of American elections has been called into question by Democrats and Republicans alike. Both sides can point […]
Can California save local news?
The coming election is a stark reminder of what California communities lose when local news outlets shrink or shutter. Sure, there will be an abundance of news about the presidential […]
Kamala Harris and DEI
by Byron York A handful of Republicans have referred to Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee for president, as a “DEI hire.” They were essentially saying that President […]
How ‘white dudes’ may reshape manhood this election
by Rob Okun White men are coming out, but not in the way you might think. Before more than 190,000 men joined a “White Dudes for Harris” call on July […]
Aug. 4 letters to the editor
Colebank grateful for community support It has taken me a few days of trying to find the words to describe the events of this past Friday. Hopefully I can do […]
Finally — headway on UTC traffic light project
The good news: The much-needed traffic lights at the University Town Centre seem to be on track to be installed where University Town Centre Drive passes between Sesame Drive and […]
Want to convince a conspiracy theory believer they’re wrong?
Don’t start with the truth by Jesselyn Cook Not long ago, a millennial father of two in the Midwest whom I interviewed was convinced that many of our elected leaders […]
Biden’s court reform ideas
President plays the long game by Harry Litman The first and easiest question to answer with respect to the package of Supreme Court reform measures that President Joe Biden announced […]
How U.S. should respond to Venezuela’s election
When an autocrat declares victory despite evidence to the contrary, you are in make-believe territory. Last Sunday night, after six long hours waiting for the election authorities to deliver results, […]
