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Editorial: Panther Hollow Bridge might be progress, but bridge maintenance needs to be proactive
On Saturday, the 640-foot-long Panther Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was closed unexpectedly. The reason given then was “an abundance of caution.” On Monday, the need for that caution was clarified: Steel trusses were found to be corroded. Inspectors said they could weaken areas of the bridge. They...
Letter to the editor: How can anyone with a conscience vote for Trump?
I wonder if the writer of the letter “Harris telling lies” (Oct. 14, TribLive) does not watch the news. President Trump said he wants to be a dictator on Day 1. After the violence in Charlottesville, he said, “There are good people on both sides.” During his presidency, the Washington...
Letter to the editor: Trump and Harris, action and inaction
Actions speak louder than words. Inaction speaks, also. When elected president, Donald Trump took actions to implement campaign promises. He accomplished most. Democrats predict dangerous and evil actions if he is reelected. As president, he took no such actions and won’t this time, either. In contrast, Kamala Harris promises many...
Bishop Dwayne Royster: Black voters are not a monolith — break this misconception through data, genuine connection
As voters cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election, there’s still time to rethink the oversimplified strategies used to engage Black voters. Doing so starts with rejecting the false notion that Black voters are a monolith. This political convenience fails to acknowledge the rich diversity of perspectives, experiences and...
Letter to the editor: Trump too dangerous to be in White House
On Dec. 4, 2022, Donald Trump posted this on Trump Social: “Do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT and declare the RIGHTFUL WINNER, or do you have a NEW ELECTION? A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and...
Letter to the editor: Negative Moineau headline disappointing
The headline “Greensburg bishop calls Irwin pastor’s actions ‘an egregious’ failure” (Oct. 7, TribLive), rather than a positive announcement of the return of a pious and dedicated priest, became a personal flashpoint of disappointment and sadness. I feel that instead of using the highly negative headline, it could, no, should,...
Letter to the editor: Election confusion
I am fascinated by the variety of letters to the editor about the upcoming election and the predictions. We are being encouraged to vote, by radio, TV, mail and the skewed ads on the internet. The VA is wanting vets to work as volunteers for the election. The questions are,...
Editorial: Is polling just political palm reading?
In 1861, Pennsylvania took steps to protect its citizens from potential fraud. It outlawed fortune telling. Whether you were prognosticating with tarot cards or crystal balls or any of the popular means of the day, charging people money to tell them the future was deemed illegal. Break the law, and...
Letter to the editor: Harris, Walz failed their ‘interviews’
Kamala Harris, you failed your job interview (presidential debate). The answer for “Are you better off than four years ago?” is not that you were born middle class. (Your other answers weren’t that good either). You never answer the question. I think you sounded stupid with answers you gave considering...
Letter to the editor: Don’t make a hypocritical vote
I can believe both candidates are correct in saying the future of our country is at stake. The future of our country is our children and grandchildren, and they are watching who we are supporting. If your candidate’s messaging and lifestyle is in direct contradiction to how you raise your...
Candy Woodall: Trump vs. Harris polls — 5 warning signs for Democrats
Kamala Harris’ historic campaign, which launched with joy and once seemed destined for an inevitable victory, is now dogged by doubt. There are less than three weeks until the presidential election, but the postmortem analyses have already begun. One of the most prominent diagnoses came from former President Barack Obama...
Danny Tyree: What’s the lowdown on downtown?
My parents used to talk about the county’s farmers streaming into town on Saturday and shopping until midnight. From my own childhood, I still remember Petula Clark’s then-new song “Downtown” blaring from the radio at my hometown’s first Dollar General store, located about a block from the public square. During...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s lies
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read the letter “Harris telling lies” (Oct. 14, TribLive). Seriously? Does the writer ever listen to Donald Trump’s rallies? All the “lies” he attributes to Harris I believe are in fact true. The champion of lies and more lies is Trump. If...
Letter to the editor: Jesus said one thing, Trump says another
Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Trump says you have to treat them like (excrement). Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Trump said, “Fight, fight, fight.” Jesus said, “If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other...
Letter to the editor: Trump will protect religious liberty
The writer of the letter “Trump wouldn’t meet John Adams’ Christian criteria” (Oct. 15, TribLive) seems a bit confused about some things, and I hope I can help. Christians know that we are not electing a pastor or a pope or even a spiritual guide. We are electing a president,...
Editorial: Line of fire — Judicial havoc is no way to run gun policy
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had struck down a Pennsylvania law barring people under 21 from carrying firearms openly during declared states of emergency. It’s hard to really celebrate this as a victory given how basic common sense it is — that judges...
Letter to the editor: Trump, the worst president ever
Jan. 6, 2021, is a day we will not forget. A violent mob stormed our nation’s Capitol with the intent of insurrection. Law enforcement officers were beaten and injured, with five losing their lives in the days and months after the attack. The mob did this for the man in...
Letter to the editor: Harris doesn’t pass ‘serious person’ test
David Thornburgh’s op-ed “What would Dick Thornburgh do?” (Oct. 14, TribLive) lists the values and governing practices that made his father, Gov. Dick Thornburgh, one of our finest ever politicians and public servants. I agree. To be judged a serious person, the governor believed a politician should welcome accountability, demonstrate...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 21
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 21....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 21
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Letter to the editor: Allegheny County should tax on land value
I request our Allegheny County representatives, whatever they decide on increasing the property tax, it be 100% on land value. It is time to transition to the only tax that enhances economic productivity. Tax revenue derived from land value puts more land into play. Vacant land is put to use....
Letter to the editor: UPMC failing families
I became a psych nurse because I have two younger brothers with autism. They’re the reason I chose to work in Western Psych’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Unit. So the mental health crisis is very personal for me, and I believe strongly in advocating for my patients. When...
Letter to the editor: Impact of tariffs, deportations
Massive tariffs are what Donald Trump proclaims will solve all our economic and manufacturing woes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The tariffs he imposed when president spurred trade wars and led to higher consumer prices, inflation and punitive tariffs placed on American exports, starting with agricultural commodities. This...
Editorial: Why does an endorsement matter?
People like to be reassured about their choices. It doesn’t matter what those choices might be. We read reviews of movies or TV shows because we want someone to tell us we aren’t wasting our time. If a friend says this is a good book, maybe it’s worth investing a...
Letter to the editor: Sign theft threatens our democracy
Recently I had political yard signs I placed on my property stolen … not just once, but five times within two weeks. My emotions ranged from disgust to anger at the disrespect shown to my private property and the assault on my constitutional right to free speech. I ask if...


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