Today, Americans from all political perspectives are frustrated with our democracy. Many believe that corporate money and entrenched power have hollowed out our system, leaving politicians disconnected from the people they’re meant to serve. I can’t say I disagree—moneyed interests wield ...
THUMBS UP Impressive to see United Way Days of Caring in action The United Way has started its annual Day of Caring program. For three days, volunteer teams organized by the United Way are working in the community to provide service to disabled or senior members of the community. The ...
To the editor: I have read all of Mr. Klawitter’s articles. He has every right to have his point of view. However, maybe he should look in the mirror and see all the trash on the other side of the aisle. Let us look at President Biden and what his backups enjoy. He has never had a job in ...
More than 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers created a special system for electing presidents, one that aimed to distribute power evenly among the states. They created the Electoral College, under which electors meet after the election to officially cast votes for each state. Whoever wins a ...
On one of the routes from here to the Cities is a unique sign. You might have seen it. It’s been there for a few years. On a curve is a quaint country church. Out front is an admonition to “Love thy neighbor.” A quarter mile past that, on the bed of an old pickup truck is an 8 by 4 ...
To the editor: “The enemy within”...that’s what the former President is currently spewing in these final days leading up to the election. He’s not averse to throwing names out there to identify his enemies, particularly his former cabinet members, who were in the most strategic ...