For a decade now, I have been subjected to a near-monthly letters from two particular authors. They write in to the editor bombarding us with… Continue reading
In reference to a recent letter writer, who suggested The Herald write about something else, so you can recover from your Trump Derangement Syndrome: It… Continue reading
President-elect Trump says he wants to deport 15 million to 20 million people. His doing so would destroy the agricultural and construction industries. Beyond that,… Continue reading
Commentary
If, say, a dairy worker caught both viruses, there’s potential for creation of a more dangerous variant.
Commentary
It won’t be popular, but it would free up housing stock, as a comparison of California and Texas shows.
Columnist
A refusal to push harder to end indiscriminate bombings in Gaza and allow more relief should concern us.
Commentary
A survey of superintendents finds costly security and other responses that are sapping school budgets.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
One observation or explanation of recent politics in America, or the world for that matter, is that no one ever wins by being too truthful.… Continue reading
The Conversation
Trump enjoyed unified government in his first term. But GOP margins are much slimmer this time around.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading
While Carl P. Leubsdorf says “get set for a rough ride” with the new president, our challenge is to be more than rider (“What’s ahead… Continue reading
Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election the focus shifts to what Kamala Harris and the Democrats did to lose the election.… Continue reading
Bird flu is threatening state poultry and dairy farms; it’s time for a transition from those practices.
Commentary
The vote against repeal of the capital gains tax proves public support for a fairer state tax code,
The proposal’s 8 percent increase applies only to the county’s share, necessary to keep vital services.
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading