Saturday was the perfect metaphor for life during a pandemic. The sun, warm and bright, hung in a cerulean sky. A gentle breeze that kept the 80-degree air bearable carried […]
Opinion
Lessons from China: Free, independent press is vital to saving lives
At a time when President Donald Trump and other populist leaders are branding much of the media as “enemies of the people” in an effort to discredit news they don’t […]
In support of using the Stafford Act
The tornadoes that tore through my former congressional district one spring day in 1985 took 42 lives, injured dozens more and leveled three towns. Tornadoes are rare in northwestern Pennsylvania, […]
Congressional members’ stock sales questionable
Congressional members and their aides are barred from making stock trades based on knowledge other than that available to the general public. Recent transactions, most notably the up to $1.7 […]
A resilience mindset keeps us feeling well
by Dr. Diane Karther The coronavirus crisis has set our whole society off course. Of particular concern is the rise of panic and anxiety that we know is harmful to […]
March 29 letters to the editor
Nursing homes deserve more credit for caring American nursing homes operate under more regulations from local, county, state and federal oversight than nuclear power plants. The work is not for […]
Keeping connected over Easter
Trending on social media, #AloneTogether is the perfect oxymoron to sum up life right now. Trying to stay physically isolated but socially connected has presented a challenge for some. With […]
West Virginia’s Day of Prayer brings people together amid crisis
Gov. Jim Justice called for Wednesday to be a Day of Prayer in West Virginia, as our citizens adjust to life under the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]
Invest in farmers for the future
The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered many restaurants, factories and stores, causing the U.S. economy to grind to a halt. As Congress works to deliver a massive stimulus package, let’s not […]
Lessons learned from Gunnison and the 1918 flu
In times of war, we rely on the wisdom and advice of seasoned veterans and generals. In a global health crisis, we should rely on the knowledge and guidance of […]
