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Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 17
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 17....
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 17....
Peter Morici: Biden administration needs a winning EV strategy or Chinese carmakers will take American jobs
American and European leaders decry Chinese mercantilism, but more is at play than trade barriers and subsidies in the struggle to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Early in this century, Chinese policymakers recognized the importance of the auto sector — it’s a huge user of semiconductors and software —...
Letter to the editor: Use the Powell Doctrine on Russia
Whatever happened to the Powell Doctrine (named after Gen. Colin Powell)? Hit the enemy with overwhelming force. Apply that to NATO’s present situation vis-a-vis Russia. Now is a good time to apply the Powell Doctrine, with Russian officers looking over their shoulders about corruption charges. NATO war planners have a...
Letter to the editor: Greensburg bishop, diocese should take responsibility
In 2015, when Bishop Edward Malesic was installed in the Diocese of Greensburg, he inherited a diocese still grappling with the enormity of the clergy abuse crisis. He committed to increasing transparency and outside oversight and established a Safe Environment Advisory Council. Unfortunately, since his 2020 departure, the diocese has...
Editorial: Who bears the responsibility for defending the poor?
Being poor in Pennsylvania is not a crime. It might be enough to get you punished, though, according to a new lawsuit. The American Civil Liberties Union and private law firms filed a petition in Commonwealth Court on Thursday. The demand? They want a ruling that spells out the state’s...
Letter to the editor: Abortion and the Bible
If you follow the Bible, you can vote in favor of abortion. That runs contrary to what the writer of the letter “If you follow the Bible, you must vote against abortion” (June 9, TribLive) claims: “If you are a follower of its teaching, you must vote against it (abortion).”...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: A safer Pittsburgh needs more eyes on the street
When the Allegheny Conference shared its ideas for a reimagined Downtown Pittsburgh this month, there were no actual proposals, just what were called “aspirational” and “visionary plans.” Downtown tax revenue is tanking, and the city administration continues to discourage and block new development. If the Allegheny Conference is going to...
LZ Granderson: So what if Gen Z applicants bring their parents to a job interview?
Bring your parent to school, bring your child to work, bring your mother to a job interview. That last one may stick out as odd, but it is apparently a growing phenomenon in the workforce. A recent study indicates that as much as 25% of Generation Z job applicants have...
Julie Leininger Pycior: Hubert Humphrey’s lessons from the 1968 DNC
Anti-war protesters decry a president who is running for reelection: Are we talking Joe Biden in 2024 or Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968? After all, just as demonstrators this spring at campuses across the country demanded that Biden call for a cease-fire in Gaza and cessation of American military support...
Amy Lockard: Biology does not a father make
The “Father of our Country,” George Washington, was ironically not himself a father — not a biological one anyway. He was a stepfather and raised two of his stepgrandchildren, one of whom was named after him. With his stepchildren/grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, he relished his large family and...
Letter to the editor: Safer under Trump
The old saying “keep your friends close and your enemies closer” was President Trump’s train of thought. That way, he knew what they were up to. This resulted in no wars. I guess President Biden does not adhere to this, and what has happened? Pointing your finger and saying “you...
Sounding off: Trump trial, homelessness among week’s topics
Ending Pittsburgh’s homeless problem The homeless problem in Pittsburgh can be almost completely eliminated by taking a page out of the Texas and Florida illegal immigrant playbooks. A one-way Greyhound bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is approximately $200. If the city offered to buy their tickets, there would...
Editorial: Minimum not enough for Westmoreland register of wills to keep job
Making payments in time to avoid penalties is a regular occurrence at a county courthouse. It happens when people pay taxes. It can happen when closing a deal or settling a case. Taking care of the money aspect of a legal transaction can be the final piece that cements everything....
Letter to the editor: Ending Pittsburgh’s homeless problem
The homeless problem in Pittsburgh can be almost completely eliminated by taking a page out of the Texas and Florida illegal immigrant playbooks. A one-way Greyhound bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles is approximately $200. If the city offered to buy their tickets, there would be a lot of...
Letter to the editor: Why should Pittsburgh Mills businesses get money back?
After reading the article “Deer Lakes to refund more than $700K to 3 Pittsburgh Mills properties after reassessments” (May 28, TribLive), I wonder why rich companies that have businesses in the Pittsburgh “Travel at Your Own Risk” Mills complex get to get money back for assessments. Who pays people for...
Gary Franks: Trump’s best choices for VP
In one of the most winnable presidential races for Republicans in decades, the vice presidency holds special importance this November. This person, while backing an elderly president, should automatically be the favorite for president in 2028. Today President Joe Biden is losing in every swing state. His approval rating is...
S.E. Cupp: The ripple effect of overturning Roe v. Wade
It’s nearly two years since the conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision that had protected access to abortion for nearly 50 years, sparking a seismic series of events in American political history. And if overturning Roe was indeed an earthquake, the aftershocks have been never-ending, although a...
Cal Thomas: The second coming of the late ’70s?
The 1970s are remembered for many things: the end of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon’s resignation from the presidency, American hostages held for 444 days by Iran and disco (ugh). In 1978, Pope John Paul II became leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1979, Jimmy Carter accused Americans of...
Gisele Fetterman: Protecting Dreamers is a moral imperative
As someone who grew up undocumented in the U.S., I understand all too well the pain of growing up in the shadows and the stress caused by the uncertainty of the situation. I have spoken out many times over the years about the urgent need to protect the “Dreamers,” people...
Letter to the editor: Propaganda about Zelensky
I’m vexed about a book I picked up at the library, “The Showman,” by Simon Shuster. I wonder if that’s the author’s real name. The book appears to be a sweetheart story and is very flattering toward Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vladimir Putin is a brutalitarian, true enough, but is...
Letter to the editor: Ending corporate price gouging
We sometimes hear inflation is driving the high cost of food. But, looking at the data, we see a different story. Over four years, from 2019 to 2022, inflation increased 15.7%, or roughly 4% a year. However, grocery prices during that same time have increased 30%, or almost double the...
Lori Falce: Bipartisan action shouldn’t be a Washington fairy tale
Once upon a time, in a country that seems all but forgotten, people identified important issues and did what needed to be done to accomplish change. It is amazing how much political history resembles fairy tales. This week, I spent quite a bit of time doing research on refugees, immigrants,...
Laurels & lances: Lessons and lead feet
Laurel: To learning from mistakes. The Catholic Diocese of Greensburg was not spared by the revelations of Pennsylvania grand jury reports on hidden child sex abuse. It paid out $4.35 million in clergy sex abuse claims. But the question arising from all these past errors is this: What would happen...
Letter to the editor: Voting for evil people
ISO a liberal to make it make sense. We understand politicians doing evil things to gain power and wealth, but we cannot wrap our brains around why people vote for them. They say we are scared Donald Trump will lead us into World War III. Trump did not lead us...
