Opinion

The vote is sacred: It’s how a civilized society enacts change, transfers power and receives the consent of the governed. The right to vote has justifiably been a cause that…
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If Donald Trump wins the election, the main reason will surely be that a majority of voters believe that America’s economy is in bad shape. And no matter how much you may dread…
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As a musician who utilizes Abravanel Hall and a leader in the arts community, I must express alarm at the swiftness of apparent decision-making regarding the fate of our…
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Last Friday in Washington there was evidence of why only 16 percent of the public approve of the job Congress is doing, according to a Gallup poll.During a House…
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been chronically understaffed for years. It is currently unable to fulfill its basic mission to protect public…
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When I approached the City Council at the late April meeting to announce my candidacy for the 2026 City Council I was planning on taking an Information Tour to reach out…
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For example, in January, the co-founder of one A.I. company argued that the technology could improve quality of life for isolated older people, writing, “Companionship can be…
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As some have suggested, this should be “a doozy of a news year.”  And our ability to determine fact from fiction will be tested. We’ll be inundated with…
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Vehicles pass by a bike lane along East 11th Street, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Houston.Jason Fochtman/Staff photographerTruly walkable at lastRegarding “Mayor Whitmire isn’t…
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Brenda Velissaris In the U.S., nearly 30 million people will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. These conditions have one of the highest mortality…
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