Opinion category, Page 135
Jonah Goldberg: The strategy behind Trump’s increasingly dark and disturbing rhetoric
Last weekend, Donald Trump delivered what even he admitted was a “dark” speech. Beyond the usual nonsense about America ceasing to exist if he loses, he called immigrants here illegally “vile animals” and “monsters” who “will walk into your kitchen, they’ll cut your throat.” The supposed enemy of censorship said...
Letter to the editor: Pray for and reinstate Father Moineau
I have a question for Bishop Larry Kulick. Are Catholic churches places where people can go and pray? If so, why are “Pray For Father John” signs being taken down at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Agnes parishes? I surely wouldn’t think any employee at either of those parishes...
Letter to the editor: An ode to Kamala Harris
Yikety yak, she’ll never frack Her policies are a joke. Few will laugh while most will cry This candidate has long been woke. She ran before with nothing won But if she wins, our country’s done. She flips and flops and never stops Her claim to fame, defund the cops....
Letter to the editor: Zelenak the right choice for seniors
Rather than address political parties, this letter examines data regarding issues impacting senior citizens. Currently, Leslie Rossi represents District 59; Margie Zelenak offers a choice for that representation. Upon reviewing House bills addressing seniors, I tracked Rossi’s voting record. House Bill 2400 proposed establishing the Office of Alzheimer’s Disease and...
Editorial: Monitoring the most dangerous abusers a good idea
There’s only one question about a bill introduced last year in the Legislature that would allow judges to order electronic monitoring of people subject to protection from abuse orders. Why aren’t we doing this already? It’s in the best interest of the state and public safety to keep tabs on...
Letter to the editor: Who shouldn’t vote for Trump
Who shouldn’t vote for Donald Trump: 1. Women. He’s been found liable for sexual abuse, faced accusations from 26 other women and, on the “Access Hollywood” tape, he clearly states, “when you’re a star, they let you do it … . Grab them by the *****. You can do anything.”...
Letter to the editor: Support for evil results in death and suffering
The Associated Press article “Hezbollah confirms its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike” (Sept. 28, TribLive) included two sets of direct quotes from citizens in Lebanon that explain the essence of the desperate war Israel faces against enemies in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank from the...
Corinne Mammarella: Victims of campus assault deserve better
Each school year, universities reintroduce themselves to their students, flooding them with exciting opportunities, programs and events. The fall semester, however, yields a community of students who have been forced into disillusion. The Red Zone marks the period of time between the first day of classes and Thanksgiving break, when...
Brian Clancy: Taylor Swift encouraged us to do election research. But how?
I’m an independent who has voted for Democrats and Republicans over the years, and what I appreciated most about Taylor Swift’s presidential endorsement was that she didn’t tell people what to think or who to vote for. What she did do was outline a thoughtful process and share where she...
Letter to the editor: Greater Latrobe ‘Wildcat Time’ decision correct
Parents, community, staff and students should be happy that the Greater Latrobe School District administration realized that “Wildcat Time” was not working with the intentions of which it was designed. Originally, it was designed for lunch and tutorial help as needed. Very few students used this time as intended, feeling...
Letter to the editor: McCormick is the leader we need
Eighteen years ago, Sen. Bob Casey went to Washington to enact change, but Washington changed him. In my opinion, he no longer represents Pennsylvania but the interests of the coastal elites who are attempting to run every facet of our daily lives. He is now a member of a Congress...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled by Harris’ plans
As I watched the Donald Trump-Kamala Harris debate, I was reminded of the Clinton era, when he attempted to have every American have a home to achieve the so called “American dream.” He removed the mortgage requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by regulating that a homebuyer needed...
Editorial: Are more appeals necessary in Pittsburgh officer’s firing over Taser death?
In October 2021, Pittsburgh police Officer Keith Edmonds had an interaction with a citizen. Jim Rogers was a homeless Black man in his 50s. He matched the description Edmonds was given as he responded to a call about a possible stolen bike. Body camera footage recorded the incident — including...
Letter to the editor: Disgusted by Trump’s attitude toward military
I am a U.S. Army veteran. My six-year enlistment included two years on active duty and two in the Pennsylvania National Guard. I attained no high rank, was awarded no medals or ribbons for gallantry or heroic actions. I never served in combat, but I wore the uniform proudly and...
Dan DeBone: Time for legislative action on Pa.’s transportation and infrastructure crisis
As the State House and Senate return for their remaining voting days this year, one major piece of overdue legislation demands immediate attention — Act 89. Passed a decade ago, Act 89 was one of the most comprehensive transportation packages in Pennsylvania’s history. It provided funding for public transportation, highways,...
Letter to the editor: Pro-choice hypocrisy
I am amazed at the hypocrisy of the “pro-choice” crowd with their anti-Republican ads, condemning certain political figures for wanting to take away their “right” to destroy their unborn child. They complain, “What right does a politician have to tell you what you can or cannot do with your body?”...
Letter to the editor: Zelenak will protect women’s rights
House Bill 1140 to ensure that health insurers cover contraceptives was passed in the Pennsylvania House on June 25. Fourteen Republican women voted “yes” on the bill. Rep. Leslie Rossi was not among them. Apparently, she believes that legislators can determine the suitability and safety of over-the-counter contraceptive medications better...
Letter to the editor: No one is perfect
To answer the writer of the letter “Why do evangelicals support Trump?” (Aug. 6, TribLive): First of all, are you a Christian? You stated you read your Bible, and quoted a Scripture passage. You make judgments on Christians supporting Donald J. Trump. You continue about all his faults. I guess...
Letter to the editor: We must overcome fear and chaos
They called FDR a traitor; the president who overcame the Great Depression caused by bottomless greed and saved the world from fascism’s hatred of someone, anyone who can be blamed for perceived wrongdoing. The radical few called FDR a traitor, a traitor to his class, for the president’s sin of...
Editorial: U.N. speeches reflect grim global realities
The world, warned President Joe Biden, is at an “inflection point.” The world, warned U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, “is in a whirlwind.” “Our task, our test,” the president said, “is to make sure that the forces holding us together are stronger than those that are pulling us apart.” Today’s choices,...
Letter to the editor: Trump, Vance not the leaders we need
How did America lose its footing? I have seen hate-filled, Trump-style politics before. George Wallace ran on a hate-filled platform of segregation. From 1971 to 1979, we laughed and cried with “All In The Family” every Saturday night. We laughed at Archie Bunker and his skewed prejudices. We watched as...
Letter to the editor: Trump is the right pick for president
After watching the presidential debate, I as a young American have been shown who the correct candidate to vote for is, President Trump. Countless times throughout the debate, misinformation was spread about Trump, from claims about Charlottesville that the media has debunked or his affiliation with Project 2025, which he...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 30
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 30....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 30
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 30....
Letter to the editor: Campaign season is fairy tale season
I recently came back from vacation and, while away, a fairy-tale debate took place between two candidates for president. It seems one candidate defended the record the candidate had as president and also made some wild statements that were fact-checked by the moderators. The other candidate was in a fishing...
