As Pennsylvanians join their countrymen in looking ahead to President Trump’s State of the Union address, the Keystone State stands as a shining […]
Christine Flowers: Hatred out in the open from the bottom to top of society
There is a lot of hatred in the world today. That’s not a particularly revelatory or profound statement. A lot […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Legacy media supported Colbert’s lies — and his agenda
Stephen Colbert lied. It’s crystal clear to anyone with an open mind and honest heart. He lied to get attention […]
David Reel: It’s hard to poll an electorate that doesn’t trust pollsters
In 1935, George Gallup left his position as a college professor to launch the American Institute of Public Opinion, now […]
Thom Nickels: History and hypocrisy
When I lived as a student in Baltimore I remember being surprised – shocked almost – to discover a number […]
Lilyana Williams: A boy invaded our locker room. The adults chose silence.
I’ll never forget the first day of track practice my senior year. It was the spring of 2021 at Hempfield […]
Stew Bolno: Rocky, Joe Frazier, and art
“I have met the enemy and he is us.” It’s a punch line from the comic strip Pogo; one that […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Trump’s successes — what we voted for, what America needed
President Donald Trump has actually fulfilled many of his campaign promises and made a positive difference. With all the noise, […]
From the Editors: Voter ID is a popular, commonsense reform — so why are Democrats opposing it?
There is a lot of talk in politics these days around “80-20 issues” — debates where 80 percent of the […]
Paul Davis: Tragic, urgent, and terrifying missing persons cases
In my many years of working the crime beat as a reporter and columnist, I’ve covered stories ranging from murder […]