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George Will: To reduce money in politics, reduce politics in allocation of money
The progressive catechism teaches that there is “too much money” in politics. A codicil to this tenet, written in fine print, is that the term “money” does not apply to money from George Soros, government employees’ unions, private-sector unions, trial lawyers, Democratic-oriented private-equity firms and white-shoe law firms, Silicon Valley...
Frank Dermody: Republican ‘dirty dozen’ threaten public safety
Imagine a world where you could commit any crime — even killing another person — but as long as you were the one who called the police and reported yourself, you’d walk away scot-free. That’s the world some corporate special interests are asking extremist Republicans to build for them —...
Editorial: Mass shootings compete for attention with body count
The latest school shooting seemed almost run-of-the-mill. A Denver school was the scene. Nine people shot. Only one killed. Only. The synagogue shooting in California received a fraction of the attention that the Tree of Life garnered. A few people shot. Only one killed. Only. In a culture where we...
Letter to the editor: Norwin memo was not from board
The Norwin School District human resources department recently sent out a memorandum to all professional staff outlining procedural changes related to how employees report time off. The memorandum began with, “On behalf of the Norwin Board of Education.” These procedural changes were not discussed with the school board prior. I...
Letter to the editor: Pa. deer season change is a mistake
Well, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has listened to sports people again. We will start rifle deer season the Saturday after Thanksgiving (“Saturday start to 2019 deer hunting season might not be permanent,” April 30, TribLIVE). They say they talked to hunters, but people I talk to say nobody ever talks...
Letter to the editor: Matt Schimizzi cares about Westmoreland
Being a teenage high school student with an interest in politics and law has its ups and downs. You have a lot of people discouraging you, or making it seem as though your opinion doesn’t matter. I will be voting for the second time in May, so I pay close...
Pat Buchanan: Let Venezuela decide its own destiny
“Who would be free themselves must strike the blow … “By their right arms the conquest must be wrought.” So wrote Lord Byron of Greece’s war of independence against the Turks, though the famed British poet would ignore his own counsel and die just days after arriving in Greece to...
Jonah Goldberg: Will NRA become a casualty of the culture war?
The National Rifle Association has big troubles. It’s wildly in debt. The attorney general of New York — where the NRA was founded in 1871 and where it remains incorporated — is investigating the tax-exempt status of what she has called a “terrorist organization.” The NRA’s longtime chief executive, Wayne...
Editorial: Are Wolf’s commutations part of reform movement?
Three more life-without-parole prisoners will be released after Gov. Tom Wolf commuted the sentences of a convicted murderer and two men who participated in crimes where someone was killed. The moves were approved by the Board of Pardons before being sent to the governor. Wolf has now commuted eight life...
Letter to the editor: U.S.A., greatest country ever
Cuba, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, North Africa, Japan, South Korea and Iraq, to name a few. Blood was spilled to liberate these countries, all back in the original people’s hands. If you read history, this is an exceptional and very rare thing to do by a country, and that country...
Letter to the editor: Trump as Supreme Ruler
I give up. It doesn’t matter what stupid thing President Trump does or says or how many times he lies. His supporters don’t care. They love this inventor of fake news. So, I have an idea. Let’s get rid of Congress. Why? When the Republicans are in charge of the...
Letter to the editor: New leadership needed for Penn Hills schools
I am concerned about the lack of candidates running for Penn Hills School Board. Only two candidates — both current board members, including the president — have filed petitions to run. Sadly, five seats are up for election. That means both incumbents will have a free ticket to continue their...
Carl Hiaasen: Teachers with guns only makes sense to lawmakers who have lost their minds
From the What-Could-Possibly-Go-Wrong? Department: A bill allowing Florida teachers to carry guns in public schools passed the Legislature last week and is expected to be signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Teachers will soon be able to volunteer as “armed guardians” in their schools after attending firearms training, undergoing a psychiatric...
Tom Purcell: Mothers caretakers of all that is beautiful & true
I hope to be just like my mother one day. Now in her eighth decade, my ma has arrived at a coveted place: Her “filter” is pretty much gone, and she has no problem telling anyone what’s on her mind. “Ma, please don’t tell us any more details,” my five...
S.E. Cupp: What Joe Biden can learn from Pete Buttigieg
So far, he’s hitting it out of the park. Less than one week after Joe Biden announced he’s running for president — again — he’s in an enviable spot. He smashed all 2020 subsequent one-day fundraising records, bringing in a whopping $6.3 million on his first day. A new CNN...
Editorial: Drug collection great but still shows holes in system
Authorities in Pennsylvania seize 39,000 pounds of drugs. That would be a starting headline. Most drug arrests are about grams and ounces. When you get into pounds or kilos, it really draws attention. But we’re talking about tons here. Tons of drugs collected in an operation that took a month...
Letter to the editor: If I were a Democrat
I am a Republican, not because I view the Republican Party as ideal, but because I view it as the lesser of two evils. If I were a Democrat, I would realize the Democratic Party has lost its way. The Democrats have spent the last three years, initially under President...
Letter to the editor: Politicians must fix health care
I am so sick and tired of politicians always fighting with each other and not getting anything done. We need to start voting in politicians who will work with each other, not obstruct each other at every turn. Their party is not more important than my pocketbook. I don’t care...
Letter to the editor: Paying for police, roads & bridges
The editorial “Gas tax covers police for areas that won’t” (April 26, TribLIVE) included great comments about the current situation in Pennsylvania. I have a solution: If your municipality doesn’t have a police force, it should fix roads and bridges without state help. Great and wonderful Hempfield Township is one...
Letter to the editor: Valley musical ‘Amazing’
Our Valley Viking children were victorious again. As I sat and enjoyed the spring musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” I felt such a sense of pride. The children are so very talented and grateful and thankful, and on and on I could go. To all involved — keep...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 6
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 6....
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 6
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 6....
Michael R. Strain: Stop poor-mouthing the two-earner family
When it comes to pressures on working parents, it is usually the political left that is loudest in calling for more government intervention to help them. Its focus is on traditional liberal programs like universal child care and mandates for more generous family leave. But some on the political right...
William Behre: Regional public universities open doors to American dream for all students
Last month I found myself in the middle of a social media frenzy. It started when Dr. Phil McGraw gave an interview to People.com regarding the current college admissions scandal. Dr. Phil opined that the accused parents weren’t really shopping for an education, but rather they were looking for status....
Sounding off: Green New Deal is ill-advised
Although some experts contend “global warming and cooling” are cyclical over long periods of time, most scientists indicate that global warming is a real and critical issue that needs addressed now. Accordingly, the Green New Deal was recently unveiled and advocates elimination of (or at least 50% reductions in) sources...
