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Letter to the editor: Flag for Biden would be upside down
The Sept. 24 edition of the Trib contained a number of interesting editorials. From the Trib’s piece on voter registration at the DMV getting easier to Greg Fulton’s article on remembering Stan Musial — even Joseph Sabino Mistick discussing the need to bring back a “broken window” approach to policing...
Cal Thomas: Trump is not a great man
“It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” — Calvin Coolidge Donald Trump is not a great man. His rhetoric, which has included denunciations of those who have served in...
S.E. Cupp: McCarthy Gaetz what he deserves and we all pay
“Bring it on.” “Just did.” These aren’t lines from a cheesy teen flick. They’re what two members of the United States House of Representatives said to each other before embarking on one of the dumbest, most self-destructive and utterly embarrassing kamikaze missions in modern American politics. On Tuesday, after threatening...
Letter to the editor: Why not solar panels at high school?
I’ve been following various articles concerning the renovations at Hempfield Area High School. What I have not seen are any references to installing solar collectors on the roof of the renovated building. These could reduce electricity usage and perhaps be a potential source of income by selling excess power to...
Colin McNickle: Reassessment key to fixing property tax inequities
Once again, the great hue and cry in quarters both government and political has become that conducting a property reassessment in Allegheny County would be an immorality bordering on a public policy atrocity that would only serve to gouge taxpayers and even retard economic growth. But the reality is quite...
Peter Morici: Biden, Trump pushing dangerous trade tariffs that will hurt American jobs
International trade will be a key issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Sadly, both the Republican and Democratic parties are taking positions on trade that will leave Americans in a perilous situation. I doubt anyone would view GOP promises to cut or reform taxes as credible avenues to lowering...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman is an embarrassment
Sadly, the letter “Fetterman making PA laughingstock of country” (Sept. 27, TribLIVE) is true. There has been so much coverage of him that everyone knows who he is, and he’s an embarrassment. Whenever I am out of state and people ask where I’m from, I reply, “Pennsylvania, but I didn’t...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies for U.S. and defenders of freedom
We fly the American flag all year long, not to show support for President Biden as the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) alleges, but for the United States of America and to show our respect for those who defend our freedom, past,...
Letter to the editor: Karaica for district judge
When reviewing the candidates for magisterial district judge this November, I will be looking beyond the show that is an election year. I’ll be voting for the candidate who is a familiar face in our community because he shows up all of the time, not just when the timing would...
Laurels & lances: Art, money and good deeds
Laurel: To doing the right thing. On Wednesday, the Carnegie Museum of Art renounced its claim to a million-dollar masterpiece, Egon Schiele’s 1917 pencil drawing titled “Portrait of a Man.” The move came after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg obtained search warrants reclaiming the work as well as other Schiele...
Letter to the editor: Wage disparity puts Westmoreland seniors in jeopardy
This year, the Tribune-Review has published several stories regarding the hundreds of open job positions within Westmoreland County public services. I have worked for the county’s most vulnerable citizens since 2010. I am an aging-care manager at the Area Agency on Aging and a member of our SEIU bargaining committee....
Lori Falce: Lessons from the first Speaker of the House
The first Speaker of the House of Representatives was the son of a German immigrant. Frederick Muhlenberg was born in what would later become Montgomery County. He was a theologian and statesman. He served as speaker of the Continental Congress in 1780. He signed the Bill of Rights. And in...
Neeli Bendapudi: Accountability from Penn State
In early July, a vote to fund the public missions of Penn State and our fellow state-related universities ended in a stalemate, falling six votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Pennsylvania House. Nearly three months later, this funding for our Pennsylvania students remains unresolved, despite the...
Cal Thomas: Honest talk on immigration
The phrase “Climate change denier” has wormed its way into the modern lexicon to shame those who have a different view of the science supporting, or not, the idea that the world is in danger of burning up in weeks, months, or years (they can’t seem to decide on the...
Letter to the editor: Working to improve lives affected by Alzheimer’s
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for Sen. Lindsey Williams’ unwavering support of Senate Bill 840, which seeks to establish a first-ever Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure in Pennsylvania. As a doctor of occupational therapist, I am deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s; I...
Letter to the editor: What happened to respect for presidency?
Regarding the letter “Saddened by Trump, MAGA followers” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE): I couldn’t agree with you more, sir! My father, like you, was a veteran (Korean War) and fought the front lines for this country. If he were alive today, he too would be so very sad about what is...
Editorial: National Newspaper Week celebrates readers and trusted community journalism
The Friday night high school football game. Notice of a city council meeting where higher property taxes will be discussed. News of an impending county commissioner election and plans for a Veterans Day parade, the opening of a downtown cafe and the retirement of a beloved police officer. These are...
Letter to the editor: Homeless problem on Downtown bike trail
Regarding the article “‘Our Downtown is doing well,’ but there’s still work to do, Pittsburgh mayor tells forum” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): Recently my wife and I biked on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. While we have grown used to seeing homeless people along the trail, we encountered them in three...
Danielle Arigoni: We’re not ready for rising temperatures in a rapidly aging nation
We will remember the summer of 2023 as our hottest season on record — at least until next year. Communities in Texas and Florida endured weekslong stretches of record-setting high temperatures, and Phoenix beat its own previous record when it reached an average monthly temperature of 102.7 in July. For...
Greg Puschnigg: Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law a year ago is helping companies like ours invest in communities, while also protecting the environment and saving consumers money. The Inflation Reduction Act is helping bring back made-in-America manufacturing, with construction spending for manufacturing reaching its highest level in 60 years. Over...
Elwood Watson: Academic freedom is under assault in America
Those of us who work in academia understand that academic freedom represents the cornerstone of successful colleges and universities. It epitomizes the right of freedom to teach, discuss, engage in research and freely publish your findings. It also means the ability to dictate one’s own teaching and scholarship agenda, the...
Letter to the editor: Trump challengers have no shot
It took me a couple days, but I finally watched the Republican presidential debate. Seven people with zero chance of being elected president. It should have been advertised as auditioning to be President Trump’s next VP. Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis have no shot because very few Trump supporters want...
Letter to the editor: Don’t confuse flag flying as support for Biden
My thanks to the writer of the satirical letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) equating flag- flying with support for President Biden. It started my Sunday off with a good chuckle. Biden’s own party seems to consider “Old Glory” a symbol of America’s racist past (and present,...
Editorial: Shapiro missed chance to meet higher standard on sexual harassment
Gov. Josh Shapiro scored a lot of his political clout in one arena — the idea that sexual abuse allegations need to be taken seriously. As Pennsylvania’s attorney general, Shapiro stood with adult victims of child sex abuse as he unveiled a statewide grand jury’s report. He detailed decades of...
Letter to the editor: AG Henry puts Pennsylvanians first
There are numerous issues to consider as we parents help our children navigate the world. When we have proactive leaders in our state who focus on serving the people versus elevating their individual agendas, that also helps. This is why I’m glad Michelle Henry is our state’s attorney general. Henry...
