Editorials
One cannot blame the Turks for not wanting to be the world’s jailers for some of the most dangerous people on the planet. Read more
It was one of those Pablo Cuevas moments that shouldn't catch anyone off guard anymore but still elicits a chuckle. Read more
Use of tobacco in all forms can be hazardous to one’s health. That is a fact, not open to dispute. Read more
Heroism virtually unimaginable for most of us was commonplace during World War II. Four hundred seventy-two men and women performed deeds so courageous and selfless that they were honored with the Medal of Honor. Read more
Viewpoint
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to explore how crucial it is for leaders to be skilled at expressing their thanks. Read more
Soon the Supreme Court will decide whether Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, as implemented by President Obama through executive action, must be reinstated. Americans who care about preserving the rule of law must put aside their positions on the policy itself, and pray that the Court … Read more
The (mostly) charming family movie “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” is about a divorced father living alone in his posh Manhattan digs. Unexpectedly, he receives two boxes of penguins, and chaos ensues. But the 2011 film has a not-very-subtle subtheme: the prominence of future President Donald Trump … Read more
When an obviously humane and demonstrably popular policy is implemented by a seriously flawed process, the Supreme Court must do its counter-majoritarian duty. It must insist that not even an admirable social end, supported by a national majority, justifies constitutionally dubious means. Th… Read more
Quotables
“It takes an extraordinary intelligence to contemplate the obvious.”
Open Forums
On a recent trip to Alaska I was stunned to learn that much of the Trump family fortune originated in the 49th state. While visiting the restored Klondike gold-rush town of Skagway on the southeast Alaskan coast, I picked up a copy of the local newspaper in the town’s busy visitors center. T… Read more
I can answer Bill Faw’s question about President Trump’s statement of loyalty. (“Question for Trump Voters,” Oct. 23). In a word — metaphor. Only a blubbering idiot would believe that if he murdered someone he would go free. If he did so he would go to jail and/or be executed. He knows this.… Read more
I am writing in support of the special-use permit at 907 Ridgewood Road. Read more
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Letters to the Editor
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