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Category Archives: Opinion
Avoid SNAP judgments about food benefits
Let me say up front that I'm in favor of work. To the degree that a person can work, I believe that they should.
Prove no one is above the law
Even if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell continues to obstruct legislation to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired, the Senate Judiciary Committee has sent a message to President Trump that it would be unwise to dismiss the investigator. Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians.
Oh, Florida! Without air conditioning we’re a stinky swamp of sweat. With it, we warm the world
They're clunking and clanking around, tromping up and down my stairs, so they can replace the old system with a new one that presumably won't pump out warm air on a hot day. My parents, who live in the Panhandle, had to get their A/C fixed last week too.
Early Voting: Take advantage of this option and be heard
West Virginia's early balloting process, open to any registered voter, means those who anticipate being unable to vote May 8 still have a chance to participate in this very important election. Early voting has proved to be very popular.
Gowdy aimed to close the circle of South Carolina’s history
Trey Gowdy's emotions sometimes bubble disconcertingly close to the surface, but unlike many members of the political class, he is not all surface. At a breakfast four years ago, the South Carolina Republican had tears in his eyes as he explained when he would leave Congress: after Tim Scott, a Republican congressman who had been appointed to the Senate in 2013 when Jim DeMint resigned, had been elected in his own right.
Letters: Your Thanks
Editor of the Reformer: On behalf of Timson Hill Preschool we would like to thank all those that supported our third annual Rabbit Run Half Marathon & 5K. The event was held on April 7 beginning in Newfane and running along a beautiful course into and out of Brookline.
MSDE must rise to the education challenge in Maryland
William E. "Brit" Kirwan, chair of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, explains the Kirwan Commissions recommendations for Maryland's public schools. William E. "Brit" Kirwan, chair of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, explains the Kirwan Commissions recommendations for Maryland's public schools.
Hey, Beacon Hill: Stun guns are too lethal to ignore
In the already heated battle over gun control, the state's highest court has dropped one giant hot potato on the Legislature's doorstep - even as lawmakers are looking toward a midsummer end to the session. The Supreme Judicial Court, following some rather pointed instructions from the US Supreme Court, recently overturned the state's ban on civilian use of stun guns - Tasers and weapons that use an electrical current or beam "designed to incapacitate temporarily, injure, or kill ."
Chairmana s resignation provides paths for school choice
The Georgia Republican party asked voters on their 2016 primary ballot if they wanted expanded options for school choice in the state. Seventy-five percent of those answering the non-binding question voted in favor of school choice.
Liberal opinions and – facts’
Not true. Trump has made it plain that he welcomes legal immigration, with immigrants being properly vetted.
George F. Will: Gowdy aimed to close the circle of South Carolina’s history
Washington a Trey Gowdy's emotions sometimes bubble disconcertingly close to the surface but, unlike many members of the political class, he is not all surface. At a breakfast four years ago, the South Carolina Republican had tears in his eyes as he explained when he would leave Congress: after Tim Scott, a Republican congressman who had been appointed to the Senate in 2013 when Jim DeMint resigned, had been elected in his own right.
IBJ honored for editorial writing, illustrations, medical reporting and more
IBJ won first place awards for editorial writing and news illustrations Friday in the 2017 Best in Indiana contest hosted by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Kim’s sincerity on nukes dubious
Responding to reports that North Korea said it "no longer needs" nuclear tests, Jim Hanson, president of the generally pro-Trump Security Studies Group, credited President Trump.
Are small farms becoming extinct in Clark County?
Over the past decade, the USDA Organic label has become more mainstream, yet small farms continue to disappear at an alarming rate.
Editorial: Vote for conservative Dan Hicks
Hicks has been active in conservative causes for a long time. He has been consistent in his support for conservative candidates and causes.
Maureen Faulkner’s plea to Larry Krasner: Help keep Mumia Abu-Jamal in jail | Opinion
Like thousands of others in America, my family and I are political prisoners trapped by our legal system. We committed no crime, yet we received life sentences with no possibility of parole or reprieve.
Stop blaming President Trump and Republicans for our mass shooting tragedies
Politicians shouldn't make promises to end violence that they can't keep. And constituents shouldn't blame their officials for every act of violence.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has proved his mettle
Our Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey, is running for the Senate seat held now by Joe Manchin. Mr. Morrisey is our Attorney General who has proved his mettle while serving West Virginians.
Do Liberals Want These Migrants to Die?
Last September, two children illegally crossed over the U.S.-Mexico border into the United States. One was accompanied by a parent who compelled the child to cross; the other was not.