Letters to the Editor category

Note on election-related letters: The Tribune-Review will accept submissions of election-related letters through Oct. 24....

In most cases I use this monthly allotment of space to rebut the people that support President Trump and his policies and actions. Not this month. Within Congress, those seated there who support Trump for their own good must be recalled at midterm elections. Trump himself must be handcuffed by...

Thanks to the Trib’s pre-coverage of the No Kings rally — worth thousands in free advertising — I was able to attend the Oct. 18 event. While the crowd seemed pretty evenly split, the racist-fascist-Nazi-rapist-Hitler-deplorable signs definitely were the majority. I did my best to convince my fellow believers in...

Our community deserves transparency. Time and again, residents of West Leechburg have watched as decisions are made without full consideration of resident comment, discussions are cut short and legitimate concerns are brushed aside. Council meetings — which should be open, honest spaces for community dialogue — have instead become predictable...

Psychiatrists and people, alike, have asked the questions “What is sanity?” and “How do professionals in the field of mental health determine insanity?” Opinions are vague and many, but one thing is certain: Only a nut would explain to other people, lucid or otherwise, the substance of Steve Bannon’s strategy....

I’m struggling to find the right words to thank you for your editorial “Rape crisis centers must be supported” (Oct. 18, TribLive). I think most survivors would agree that our stories are often doubted or dismissed. I had braced myself for that reaction again. So to see your editorial board...

I object to the deceptive political ads being run to “term limit” three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices by voting “No” on their retention. Ads say the justices set free an unnamed convicted sex offender. The case was against Bill Cosby, and was overturned for denial of due process. District Attorney...

As a dad of three beautiful and bright children, I’m always amazed when I hear one of them say a new word. Whether it’s their first “dadda” or “momma” or something more sophisticated, it’s always a reminder: Language is learned through influence. Our children are influenced every day — by...

I do not in any way believe that it is right to take someone’s life simply because they hold different views from mine. I believe our government officials should have a responsibility not only to uphold our Constitution but also to honor only those who support the fundamental principles and...

I’m an advocate for the First Amendment with no holds barred, and I support the right to peacefully protest. But lately I need a whiteboard to follow the diversity of protests. The “No Kings” protests are now the hot ticket. Although I don’t remember a king being coronated, only a...

Israeli President Netanyahu sent the Israeli army into Gaza; President Trump sends troops into Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland and Chicago. Netanyahu tried to starve out the Palestinians; Trump throws 500,000 Americans off food stamps. Netanyahu bombed hospitals, killing health care workers; Trump takes away health insurance from over...

I rarely respond directly to those on the political left who attack conservatives with childish, personal insults; I always try to offer factual information to explain my political views. So, instead of juvenile insults, I will proffer several reasons why I refuse to vote for Democrats; I could cite dozens,...

Since winning election to Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court in 2015, Judge Harry F. Smail has amassed an impressive record of achievement. As a constitutionalist, he has decided more than 1,000 cases involving local governments, businesses and families. He has demonstrated consistent respect for the rule of law, an understanding...

Taxation without representation is still tyranny. Mike Johnson, as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, you have an absolute duty to keep Congress open to conduct the people’s business. The “Big Beautiful Bill” rammed through Congress shoveled money to the wealthiest Americans at the expense of the rest of...

This is an urgent SOS to every single American who knows the threat President Trump’s unchecked power poses to our freedoms and democracy. Our battleground is the state that has been indispensable to the very founding of our country and the preservation of American freedom and liberty for over 249...

How disturbed does the president of this great country need to get for those around him to wake up and admonish his loathsome behavior? On the day when millions of Americans staged peaceful protests against his policies across the country, he posted an AI-generated video of himself dressed as a...

I would like to see less politicians in Pennsylvania. Florida has part-time politicians, and can then have free college for their people. Our state ranks in the top five in the country for the most politicians, most corrupt and highest paid. Wow! Do away with lobbyists. It’s just another way...

Our democracy depends on respecting the rule of law — and that includes obeying court orders. The president does not have the power to ignore judicial rulings, especially when it comes to deploying the National Guard to American cities. Judges are not political obstacles; they are constitutional safeguards. When a...

Democrats and their media allies claim to be on a campaign to “save our democracy” by promoting total resistance to anything Trump, along with organized protests against his efforts to keep his campaign promises, which he was overwhelmingly elected to do. He promised to create secure immigration policies, reduce crime,...

It is appalling that Vice President JD Vance is defending the leaked Young Republicans’ racist, antisemitic and misogynistic messages. It is reprehensible that he offers what is basically a “boys will be boys” defense and says “kids” make mistakes in reference to men (and women) in their 20s and 30s,...

How can anyone seriously call President Trump a dictator when he has complied with every judicial injunction issued against him — even the ones that appear blatantly partisan? A true dictator would simply ignore the courts. Some argue that judges have the right to block policies they personally disagree with....

The Trump administration, in refusing to negotiate with the Democrats to end the government shutdown, will likely cause health care premiums to possibly double or triple. Also, tariffs have created record food prices for Americans. How is the Trump administration dealing with these financial crises adversely impacting Americans? The Trump...

Will she stay — or will she go? That’s a question Murrysville residents shouldn’t have to ask when choosing their local leaders. As a former eight-year Murrysville Council member, I firmly believe that public service to the community is a commitment, not a stepping stone. In 2021, Jamie Lingg was...

I went to the Steelers vs. Seattle game Sept. 14. Painted at one end zone was “It Takes All of Us Together.” The other end zone had “End Racism.” I’m assuming it was put there during the time of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests at the...

October is the perfect time to explore assistance programs that can help lower your natural gas bill before the first cold snap. Peoples Natural Gas customers have access to programs that can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars this winter. Many customers assume they don’t qualify, but these programs...