Editorial: Keep party politics out of school board races
John Krull: Cuomo, CNN and the cut that goes both ways
Some years ago, a friend of mine became part of a big news story.
Steve Roberts: History’s harsh judgments
During a recent Supreme Court hearing, Justice Brett Kavanaugh advanced this case for reversing precedent and canceling a woman’s right to make critical health decisions for herself: “The Constitution is neither pro-life nor pro-choice on the question of abortion but leaves the issue for the people of the states or perhaps Congress to resolve in the democratic process.”
Editorial: Kentucky, storm-hit states need our help
Scenes from last week’s tornadoes that ripped a deadly path through parts of Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri are devastating and heartbreaking. Severe storms also brought death and destruction to parts of Arkansas and Tennessee.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Vaccination common sense proves elusive
A public health expert recently noted that it is impossible to convince a person thinking illogically using logic. Although COVID vaccines are lifesaving, over 60 million adults remain unvaccinated, some fearful, and worse, some hostile to vaccination and even masking. Politicization regarding the COVID crisis and vaccination is rampant. Millions are willing to believe disinformation from garbage internet and social media sites, politicians, and some in the right-wing media rather than information provided by public health professionals and officials and their own trusted personal health-care providers.
Lee Hamilton: To stay competitive, U.S. should focus on fundamentals
The United States emerged in the 20th century as the world’s most powerful and competitive nation. Our economy, our technology and our political system became the envy of all others. But in recent years, many observers have claimed that America is losing its edge.
Letter: Bike lights can save lives, make great stocking stuffers
From: Jim Coleman
Editorial: Proposed legislation undermines public health
COVID cases are spiking again across Indiana. Hospitalizations have increased at an alarming rate. A stubbornly high number of Hoosiers continue to refuse to be vaccinated. And now, a new variant looms.
Susan Cox: ‘Tis the season for a sabbatical
I recently read an article by Angela Watson, an educator and instructional coach, encouraging educators to take a sabbatical from Dec 24-Jan 1. Teachers don’t generally work during this time, but Watson suggests teachers don’t even think about work during this sabbatical. Not all of us are educators, but most of us do have some time off between Christmas and New Year’s and a break from thinking about work could be beneficial for all of us and give us the opportunity to be fully present in our personal lives.
Morton Marcus: Inflation is the cost of what we want
IT will be the missing year. Before and after 2020 will be the years we see as the continuum of our lives. 2020 will be the Great Interruption, a chasm for some and just a dip for others caused by COVID-19.
