Letter: Time to discard electoral college
From: Robert Campbell
Columbus
In the present climate of our national politics, our first five presidents, some of the important founders of our country, would not...
Letter: Wall Street still kicking despite Trump win
From: Dana Brown
Columbus
The Wall Street people, who gave Hillary Clinton tens of millions of dollars, warned us that a Trump election would cause the...
Letter: Trump must speak out to unite nation
From: Denny Kubal
Nashville
The following is a statement I wish President-elect Trump would make:
"My fellow Americans, we have just concluded one of the most contentious,...
Time to reason, work together
Fifty-two years ago at Akron University, President Lyndon B. Johnson gave a speech in which he called on the American people to work together...
Letter: Kids causing trouble outside library
From: John Tinkey
Columbus
I am appalled that young students are causing trouble outside the Bartholomew County Public Library. Leaving a local downtown eatery, it is...
Wreath project way to honor veterans
RON Shadley and some friends have placed Christmas wreaths on the graves of local veterans for the past six years. Given their dedication and...
Recycling opportunities, education worth supporting
The idea of embracing recycling and reusing items, and reducing waste, is nothing new. Columbus residents, for example, have made good use of the...
Racial justice groups further community’s positive efforts
Reactions from a few people to the local Black Lives Matter chapter’s summer launch indicates that, unfortunately, residue of racism still exists in Columbus.
Organizer...
Winds of change: Populist GOP replaces establishment
Mike Pence hit the nail on the head. On Sept. 8, while speaking at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, he declared that...
Letter: Transgender Day of Remembrance planned
From: Ann Jones
Columbus
On Sunday our community will commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). This is the 17th year this day of remembrance will be...
