Opinion

Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 22

More than a decade ago a letter to the editor was written asking area residents to come to a meeting about the White Pines Landfill in Pine Township...

Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 22

If Bell was so bad, explain this

I am writing in response to Nick Gillespie’s “Leave Internet alone” (column, Nov. 18). “... the old Bell system, which set the standard for...

Published on November 18, 2014 - Page 15

Leave Internet alone

EDITOR’S NOTE: Excerpts from a column by Nick Gillespie in Time magazine. So President Obama has announced the Internet should effectively be...

Published on November 18, 2014 - Page 15

Kane crash details too long hidden

The speculation touched off by a mysterious accident involving Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement officer is an object lesson in why the state needs...

Published on November 18, 2014 - Page 15

How to build better Bloomsburg

Citizens in and around Bloomsburg have spent significant amounts of time and energy on the debate regarding an anti-discrimination ordinance for the...

Published on November 18, 2014 - Page 15

Obama is acting like a dictator

Recently President Obama has made it clear that before the end of the year he will sign a 10-point executive order that will overhaul U.S....

Published on November 18, 2014 - Page 15

‘Cradle to Grave’ shows impact of gun violence

Would young people wielding guns in Erie think twice about the physical and emotional damage they are inflicting on their families and friends — as...

Published on November 17, 2014 - Page 6

Stop FBI play acting

Americans of every stripe should echo The Associated Press’ recent demand that the Federal Bureau of Investigation never present its agents as...

Published on November 17, 2014 - Page 6

ROSES AND THORNS

THORN: After watching a game warden confiscate and kill Dixie, the orphaned raccoon they had taken in and nursed to health, Jerami and Shawna Rhodes...

Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 24

Forfeiture abuse rises

State law allows county officials to seize money or property believed to be connected to crime. The practice is called civil forfeiture and here, as...

Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 24

ROSES AND THORNS

ROSE: For generations, the barbershop — the old-fashioned kind, not today’s hair salon — was among the most democratic of community institutions....

Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 24

Hour at gym or a glass of wine?

There has been research recently on the possible association between physical activity and life expectancy. To determine the number of years of life...

Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 24

Forget ‘transgender’; next: ‘genderqueer’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Excerpts from a column by Howie Carr of The Herald in Boston, where new genders and sexual identities are being invented. By Howie...

Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 24

THEIR OWN WORDS

“This, of course, has an impact on our... capabilities to conduct science for an extended period of time. Unfortunately this is not a situation that...

Published on November 15, 2014 - Page 23

Feeling lost? Listen for the guiding voice

Today, low self-esteem and identity problems are common and there’s no shortage of Band-Aid fixes. It’s time we reflect on what makes us human, so we...

Published on November 15, 2014 - Page 23

Tighten bolts on car safety

General Motors may be breathing a sigh of relief. It’s no longer the only car company embroiled in a recall controversy. The recent recall of...

Published on November 15, 2014 - Page 23

ROSES AND THORNS

ROSE: The Blue Ribbon for academic excellence awarded to Danville Area High School is a “once-in-a-lifetime” honor, says Superintendent Cheryl...

Published on November 15, 2014 - Page 23

Why are we funding Russian military?

For the first time since the Cold War, the United States has deployed armored reinforcements to Europe. To counter Russia’s aggression, several...

Published on November 15, 2014 - Page 23

America should not go Greek in public rest rooms

I’ve been to Athens, Greece. It’s an interesting place. There are a lot of ancient buildings and lots of history. A lot of Christianity can be...

Published on November 14, 2014 - Page 6

THEIR OWN WORDS

“We see a deteriorating financial scenario that casts serious doubt on Pennsylvania’s ability to balance its budget this year.” Rob McCord...

Published on November 14, 2014 - Page 6

We’ve got gambling problem

The gambling business is built on bettors’ willful suspension of belief in the laws of probability. If state officials approve another Philadelphia...

Published on November 14, 2014 - Page 6

Want a job with that degree?

In one of many hilarious scenes in “Ghostbusters,” Dan Akroyd says in horror to Bill Murray after they lose their jobs at a university: “I’ve worked...

Published on November 14, 2014 - Page 6

Start killing Muslim extremists now

Bob and Cheryl Schechterly wrote a very nice letter to the editor on Nov. 12, but there are no civilians in Palestine. Palestinians are taught from a...

Published on November 14, 2014 - Page 6

Tim Cook advanced gay revolution

Imagine just 20 years ago if the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world publicly admitted he was gay. It would never happen. He would have...