Dear Mitch McConnell: Why don’t you just go ahead and call Barack Obama the n-word? You know you want to. It’d probably do wonders for your blood […]
Opinion
Oh, the Places It’s Gone: Dr. Seuss book turns 30
When he started working on what would become “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Theodor Geisel — better known as Dr. Seuss — probably understood that it was […]
Life advice for high school and college Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! By now, most of you have already had your commencements (virtual or otherwise) or are preparing for graduation Plan B. We’re […]
My wife and I just gave away a small library — and it hurt
If there’s a silver lining to living in virtual lockdown, it’s this: Plenty of time to attack those lists of “things we should do around the house.” […]
Swedish model holds lessons for America
As a partisan debate rages over whether and how to reopen the country, America is drifting, with no coherent strategy from the White House. States are opening […]
Making progress saving America’s local newspapers
Congress is taking some encouraging steps toward the critical challenge of saving America’s local newspapers. This was apparent in several proposals this week. A new House stimulus […]
Nominate people who embody ‘compassion at work’
by Ace Parsi It has long been demonstrated that times of crisis, as we are experiencing amidst the present pandemic, bring about extremes of behavior. While some […]
May 17 letters to the editor
Hunting dogs trespass on private property Hunting dogs and the COVID-19 virus are similar in one respect: Neither can read posted signs or respect boundaries. Humans have […]
This is what happens when no one cares
If you followed the stories about Newburg’s water troubles and found yourself wondering, “How does this happen?” here’s the simple answer: No one cares. The coal companies […]
May 15 letters to the editor
How about Parisian-style dining on High Street? Hey City Fathers: What do you think about helping restaurants open up, when the time comes, by temporarily opening up […]
