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Opinion

Don’t blame Republicans for border mess

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Back in March President Biden presented his State of the Union address. The mainstream media and Democrats promoted the address as an opportunity for Biden to showcase his mental state and put to rest the prevailing thought that he (Biden) was lacking in mental capacity to be ...

Saving Social Security shouldn’t be political kryptonite

Local Columns

During my first term in the U.S. Senate, Congress and the White House tackled what then-House Speaker Tip O’Neill had dubbed the third rail of politics: Social Security. That’s because those who spoke up about Social Security’s finances invariably learned the topic was political ...

There’s no such thing as ‘canceling’ student-loan debt

Local Columns

Personal responsibility and accountability are virtues fundamental to any functioning society. Everyone makes decisions based on different goals and aspirations, and we are all ultimately responsible for the choices that we make. Yet, contrary to common sense, President Biden has decided that ...

Officials’ DC trip is worthwhile

Editorial

Visiting Washington, D.C. is always a fascinating experience. The Capitol, the White House, the Supreme Court building, the towering Washington Monument and even the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin make the city a unique place. And within that place, history is made every day and has ...

Offers suggestion for Dodger Stadium

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I have great memories of the old locker room at the stadium in the ’70s. The field, track and baseball field are the best in state, maybe the whole Midwest. Here’s my problem. I see we are finally going to upgrade the locker rooms, lunch and snack bar for games, and front ...

Lawmakers near the end of the 2024 session

Local Columns

We have just finished the last full week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Our last day is next Tuesday. I do not believe we will be well and truly done. There is optimistic speculation that we might make it by the end of next week, but we will just have to wait and see. I’m writing this ...