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Cal Thomas: Institutions vs. We the people
New York Times columnist David Brooks, who is about as close to a conservative as that liberal newspaper publishes, wrote something last week that gets to the heart of why Democrats, especially, but also some Republicans, fear a second Trump administration. After extolling what he believes to be the personal...
Letter to the editor: Democrats are poor losers
The Democrat universe has shown that they are poor losers who don’t want to accept President Trump’s MAGA victory. There is not an ounce of “let’s work together” to remove the pre-election cloud over our country. Whining has a new vigor. I’m sure Whoopi Goldberg is patiently waiting to complain...
Letter to the editor: 10 ways to survive a Trump presidency
For those fearful of Hitler 2.0, here are some ways to blend in and keep you and your loved ones safe for the next four years: 1. Look patriotic: Wearing a MAGA hat or sporting an American flag will earn the trust of any MAGA Nazi. 2. Check your citizenship...
Editorial: A small but important win for FDA under fire
Given how the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority is better known for limiting the authority of federal regulatory agencies than supporting them, last week’s small victory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is an especially welcome one. The justices served the nation’s interest by essentially doing nothing — declining...
Letter to the editor: Strengthening our voting process
The voting process goal is not to have a large turnout, but to have a secure and accurate process. The article “Trust in election fades as lies swell” (Nov. 3) indicated people are losing confidence in our election process. I contend recent changes make the process more vulnerable. Here are...
Peter Morici: Computers will make mischief once they learn to talk, listen and reason
Personal assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa and generative artificial intelligence tools now appearing at work can amuse, streamline tasks and leverage productivity by gathering and organizing information, drafting documents and performing time-consuming tasks. But they can’t yet duplicate the prescience or situational awareness humans possess by virtue of our rearing,...
Mark Compton: Open road tolling to power economic development along turnpike system
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is proud of its designation as “America’s First Superhighway.” Our system opened in 1940, and, over the past 85 years, its groundbreaking innovation reinvigorated communities across the state and served as a model for the nation’s Interstate Highway System. Our core mission — to ensure safe, uninterrupted...
Letter to the editor: Imagining God
If we continue to view God as a white male, we will continue to accept white male dominance in our society. This serves to further legitimize racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, colonialism, deportation and discrimination. An infinite God can never be captured by finite human metaphors. Our lack of imagination regarding...
Editorial: Is a social media ban here possible?
Social media is everywhere. It’s on the desktop computer that might be used for gaming. It’s on the laptop your teenager uses for homework. It’s on the tablet your kindergartner uses for videos. It’s on the smartwatch that counts steps. It’s on the phone tucked in every back pocket or...
Letter to the editor: Dems circumvented democracy
I find Joseph J. Ellis’ negative critique of America’s electoral system perplexing (“The U.S. alone is saddled with an Electoral College. How did that happen?,” Nov. 4, TribLive). He is concerned that it does not use the direct popular vote for selecting our president. But many believe it has served...
Andy Macey: Nippon best for future of US Steel
I read your editorial “Are there any guarantees with Nippon Steel?” (Nov. 23, TribLive). As a steelworker, I wanted to share my perspective. I started my career at U.S. Steel in 1977, had to leave the company for four years because of the horrible downturn in the industry in the...
Barbara McQuade: Trump skipping FBI checks threatens national security
President-elect Donald Trump has been bypassing FBI background investigations for his cabinet appointees in favor of screening by private companies. The reasons? The normal process can be slow. And it can reveal embarrassing personal information. Of course, it can! But those are not reasons to scrap an important safeguard to...
Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela: Is bird flu a risk yet to people?
You may have encountered the term “bird flu” increasingly online and in the media. It refers to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A, classified as H5N1. Wild birds carry and transmit this flu, though most do not get sick from it. However, it has been detected in birds and...
Letter to the editor: Russell Wilson a blessing for Steelers
Since last March when the Steelers signed Russell Wilson, up until his recent success, the word in the ’Burgh and nationally was that Wilson is washed up like Tom Hanks in “Cast Away.” But unlike Hanks and his imaginary friend Wilson, this script Russell Wilson is writing defies odds and...
Letter to the editor: Money needed to prevent violence
Here in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, we all know how important it is to care for our neighbors. One way that our lawmakers help us care for one another is by funding programs that keep our neighbors safe. Right now, our county government is trying to decide whether to pass...
Editorial: With 5 words, Trump kills a free-press measure that had bipartisan support
The apparent death of the PRESS Act in Congress should alarm Americans on two levels. After this bill unanimously passed a Republican-controlled House — a testament to its commonsense defense of First Amendment principles that protect Americans of all political persuasions — all it took to ensure its demise in...
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy about socialism
This Thanksgiving I was so grateful that this election cycle was over. No longer will I be assailed by diatribes from Social Security pensioners about the evils of socialism. OK, to be fair and honest, I only hear about 10 seconds of their “reasoning” before my ears involuntarily shut down...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 2
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 2....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 2
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 2....
Letter to the editor: Neo-Nazis in Columbus
The neo-Nazis have taken over Columbus! They are eating the dogs. They are eating the cats. They are murderers and rapists. And some, I assume, are good people. No, scratch that last part. John Meyer Cheverly, Md. The writer is formerly of Delmont....
Letter to the editor: Girls should be able to enjoy wrestling
I really like wrestling and I love reading about this topic and watching it with my friends. I love how fun it is to do with my team. I think people should look into girls wrestling and help us in any way they can so that we as females who...
Editorial: A month after election, still no answers on Marc Fogel’s detention
For three years, TribLive has periodically contacted the U.S. State Department. We ask the same questions, sometimes tweaked to reflect national or world events. We ask for the most recent information on Marc Fogel. The Butler native and Oakmont teacher has been held in a Russian prison since 2021, when...
Letter to the editor: Saving the monarch butterfly
I have not seen where the Hempfield Township supervisors, in their infinite collective wisdoms and forethoughts, saved the monarch caterpillars’ chrysalis and milkweed before leveling the ground for the new Weatherwood Park and municipal complex. Monarchs’ larvae/caterpillar only have milkweed as the host (to eat); adult monarchs feed on a...
Letter to the editor: National Popular Vote Law
There has been a lot of squabbling about whether the U.S. is a republic or a democracy. From what I understand, it has to do with the Electoral College. If you are a Republican, you want to keep the Electoral College and thus call the U.S. a republic. If you...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Giving thanks 2024
Here’s something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving weekend 2024: We had another free and fair election for president of the United States and the other federal, state and local offices on the ballot this year. You might be happy with the results or unhappy with the results, but with...
