Opinion category, Page 118
Editorial: Line of fire — Judicial havoc is no way to run gun policy
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had struck down a Pennsylvania law barring people under 21 from carrying firearms openly during declared states of emergency. It’s hard to really celebrate this as a victory given how basic common sense it is — that judges...
Letter to the editor: Trump, the worst president ever
Jan. 6, 2021, is a day we will not forget. A violent mob stormed our nation’s Capitol with the intent of insurrection. Law enforcement officers were beaten and injured, with five losing their lives in the days and months after the attack. The mob did this for the man in...
Letter to the editor: Harris doesn’t pass ‘serious person’ test
David Thornburgh’s op-ed “What would Dick Thornburgh do?” (Oct. 14, TribLive) lists the values and governing practices that made his father, Gov. Dick Thornburgh, one of our finest ever politicians and public servants. I agree. To be judged a serious person, the governor believed a politician should welcome accountability, demonstrate...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 21
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 21....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 21
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 21....
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County should tax on land value
I request our Allegheny County representatives, whatever they decide on increasing the property tax, it be 100% on land value. It is time to transition to the only tax that enhances economic productivity. Tax revenue derived from land value puts more land into play. Vacant land is put to use....
Letter to the editor: UPMC failing families
I became a psych nurse because I have two younger brothers with autism. They’re the reason I chose to work in Western Psych’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Unit. So the mental health crisis is very personal for me, and I believe strongly in advocating for my patients. When...
Letter to the editor: Impact of tariffs, deportations
Massive tariffs are what Donald Trump proclaims will solve all our economic and manufacturing woes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The tariffs he imposed when president spurred trade wars and led to higher consumer prices, inflation and punitive tariffs placed on American exports, starting with agricultural commodities. This...
Editorial: Why does an endorsement matter?
People like to be reassured about their choices. It doesn’t matter what those choices might be. We read reviews of movies or TV shows because we want someone to tell us we aren’t wasting our time. If a friend says this is a good book, maybe it’s worth investing a...
Letter to the editor: Sign theft threatens our democracy
Recently I had political yard signs I placed on my property stolen … not just once, but five times within two weeks. My emotions ranged from disgust to anger at the disrespect shown to my private property and the assault on my constitutional right to free speech. I ask if...
Letter to the editor: It’s ‘what’ we’re voting for, not ‘who’
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side and the truth. I’m fed up with all these political advertisements that portray a candidate’s opponent as the spawn of Satan by spinning snippets from previous interviews. Everyone claims they’re going to help the middle class. I’ve heard that...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Preparing for the post-election crisis
Just as in 2020, there will be two distinct elections this presidential election year. The first one will start when the polls open for voters on Election Day and end when the polls close later that evening. It will be all about the voters. It may not be perfect, because...
Counterpoint: A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for free speech
Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? The answer to the question of 2024 couldn’t be more straightforward: Trump. Even without the failures of the Biden-Harris administration, there are plenty of reasons to support a second Trump term. As one of the most successful businessmen in American history, Trump would be a...
Point: For Harris: Harris is the best choice to lead the United States
Voting is already underway in many places nationwide, and Election Day is only weeks away. While many people have decided whether they are voting for one candidate or perhaps just against another, some are still deciding whether they will vote. No matter where you are, I want to share why...
Letter to the editor: James Hayes will serve District 12 well
I have met and spoken with James Hayes on multiple occasions, and I am assured he will conduct himself in a manner far better than our current 12th District congresswoman. He is focused on promoting economic development, reducing violent crime and representing the values of our district, specifically Westmoreland County,...
Letter to the editor: Can’t vote for someone who disrespects military
Election season brings back memories that fill me with dread, when strangers knocked on my door. In 1969, my mother and I faced the knock every military family fears — two casualty officers, there to tell us my father had been killed in combat. My dad was drafted and understood...
Letter to the editor: Father Moineau should be returned to his parishes
Let’s set the record straight. In his TV interview Oct. 7, Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick asked several times, “What about the victim?” The victim he was referring to was not affiliated with Immaculate Conception Church. The situation that the victim experienced was not caused by any actions of Father John...
Editorial: Election integrity and voter intimidation can’t coexist
Election integrity is important. We have to be able to trust that the votes cast in an election represent the will of the people. That means they need to be the votes that belong to a specific area. While some circles of the internet and some political leaders point to...
Letter to the editor: What is happening to our great nation?
Turn on the television, if you’re still able to stomach it. You’ll see unprecedented natural disasters that possess inexplicable anomalies, political divisiveness being used to agitate civil unrest, dangerous levels of unvetted immigrants being surreptitiously placed throughout the country and an economy based on ever-increasing, unsustainable debt. What is happening...
Letter to the editor: Vote to protect environment
With the recency of Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting the southeastern United States, including lower portions of Appalachia, we see how their destruction has harmed our communities — and how necessary it is to have representation/policies that care for everyone impacted by climate change. This fall, we can ensure that...
S.E. Cupp: Trump hoodwinks women with false and empty pledges
“You just ban it. The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal.” That line from former President Donald Trump at a Fox News town hall this week was met with an eruption of applause and cheers from the all-female audience. They were clearly thrilled...
Colin McNickle: Allegheny County can, and must, pare its budget
With Allegheny County Chief Executive Sara Innamorato’s proposed 46.5% property tax increase to fund her 2025 budget an apparent dead letter, some County Council members say it’s time to look for cost savings. And with “austerity” appearing to be the council’s new buzzword — whether that’s for political expediency or...
Lori Falce: Make up your minds, undecided voters
Who do we have to thank for the constant drumbeat of the presidential campaigns in Pennsylvania right now? You might say the Democrats. You might blame the Republicans. They are a symptom, not the disease. What about the Electoral College? You’re not wrong. The unusual institution that acts as a...
Letter to the editor: Trump supporters flocking together
As I see Trump signs every place I go in Westmoreland County, sometimes three, four and five in a row, an old adage comes to mind: Birds of a feather flock together. I hope this doesn’t mean that we have lots of lying, cheating, tax-evading, law-breaking, bigoted, vengeful bullies who...
Letter to the editor: Davon Magwood will be a true leader
I encourage residents of District 55 to vote for Davon Magwood. Years ago, Magwood was one of my students at Schenley High School. He had a passion for government and leadership that has grown from co-creating our school’s Youth and Government Club to his present candidacy. Magwood’s work ethic and...
