Pardoning thugs won’t erase history’s truth
After Trump was elected (again!), I vowed to myself to quit sounding alarms about his blustering baloney and his deeply...
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An ode to traditional conservatism
I would like to take this column to express gratitude for an underappreciated group: anti-Trump conservatives. “Hold up,” you say,...
Superintendent corner: Investing in our schools: Feb. 11 referendum
by Dr. Michael Rivard ISD 748 Superintendent One of the most rewarding parts of my role as superintendent is the...
Referendum, school family nights scheduled
by Dr. Michael Rivard After a joyful holiday season spent with family and friends, I’m thrilled to welcome everyone back...
Hughes admits ‘Bob’ (Dylan) got the last laugh
A scene at the beginning of “A Complete Unknown,” the new Dylan biopic movie, caused my memory to flash back...
Blame for California fires should be assigned carefully
The truth resists simplicity. When it comes to everyday affairs, there may be one simple cause or solution. However, the...
Is the U.S.A. heading for an oligarchy?
Was the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, elected by American voters in the Nov. 5 election? Well, of course not,...
Mangione is no hero, but change is needed
When Luigi Mangione killed the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, on Dec. 4 in Manhattan, many began to rejoice....