Gold and blue, cardinals, rhododendrons and black bears are some of what we associate with our state. I just learned that our state reptile is the timber rattlesnake. I’ve been […]
Opinion
Being present in a classroom still best way to learn lesson
You would think the morning roll call in a classroom would be the easiest part of the day. How could a student, a school, a school district or an entire […]
Ideas of electability an annoying diversion
Our subject today is a word. It seems to be the word of the moment, at least on the political left. One can hardly read an opinion page or watch […]
Going native: Vial of racism called Sauvage
In late August, the chic French luxury brand Christian Dior debuted an ad campaign for its fragrance referencing Native Americans. A number of American Indians decried the advertisement as racist. […]
Sept. 16 letters to the editor
More to climate case than meets the eye Regarding Jim. Hinebaugh’s letter in the Wednesday’s The Dominion Post, I have to first state that, like him, I am not a […]
Canceling elections not doing anyone’s campaign a favor
Some think you have to endorse someone and their beliefs to defend them from a wrong. That’s a mistake. For example, you don’t have to agree with any candidate who’s […]
Canceling elections not doing anyone’s campaign a favor
Some think you have to endorse someone and their beliefs to defend them from a wrong. That’s a mistake. For example, you don’t have to agree with any candidate who’s […]
Poll: State teachers have the public behind them
The state teacher unions have conducted two strikes in two years. In both instances, the strikes shut down schools statewide — 11 days in 2018 over salaries and two days […]
Disease can be financially toxic
For three decades I’ve worked with people who are aging or chronically ill, helping them figure out how the heck they are going to pay for old age or serious […]
If charge is devised for political gain it won’t be a surprise
It almost appears like some kind of October surprise, but it’s not just the right month, it’s not even the right year. This week Delegate Michael Caputo, D-Marion, was charged […]
