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Editorial: New pain management is great idea for first responders in opioid epidemic
New programs in government often are nothing new at all. They are frequently just repackaged versions of previous ideas. When the opioid settlement with states and counties across the country was announced, it was easy to expect that to be the case again. That’s not to say the old ideas...
Kathryn Spitz Cohan: Modern cinema can continue to thrive
Is modern cinema in trouble? According to Isabelle Huppert, the president of this year’s Venice International Film Festival jury, it is. On the opening day of the festival, Huppert said, “I’m worried about the things everyone is worried about. Making sure that cinema continues to live because it is very...
William M. Cotter: Why local journalism matters
I kick off every morning by checking the local and regional sports scores in a newsletter emailed to my smartphone by my hometown newspaper. I then scroll through a feed of breaking news. This information matters to my family and me. It is a compilation of Pittsburgh- area news I cannot...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s tales
Well, Donald Trump is at it again, spreading vitriol and untruths. The last time he ran against a woman, the story was they (whoever “they” are) were running a child sex trafficking ring from a Washington, D.C., pizza shop. This time running it’s that his female opponent let people into...
Letter to the editor: Who will get Harris’ proposed houses?
Kamala Harris has proposed building 3 million homes for the middle class and giving first-time homebuyers $25,000 for a downpayment. I am middle class, as are my neighbors and friends for over 60 years. We all have homes we worked for and raised our children in and are very happy...
Letter to the editor: Zelenak will help seniors
What does state Rep. Leslie Rossi have against seniors? She has consistently voted against legislation that would help older adults, even when her fellow Republicans vote in favor. She’s against cost-of-living adjustments for Pennsylvania public employees (HB 1416); against creating an Alzheimer’s office to help seniors with dementia (HB 2400);...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s presence will continue to be felt
Even if Joe Biden isn’t on the ballot this November, he’ll make sure that you’re thinking of him. As ballistic missiles fly, the U.S. has a choice. Acknowledge that we’re being pulled into a disastrous war and take steps to make peace. Or, put pedal to the metal and dive...
Letter to the editor: Vote Democrat for our future
If you want commonsense protections and freedoms from the democracy we live in, vote for Democrats, in both our Pennsylvania and federal elections. For years now we’ve being seeing what the “revised,” now MAGA Republican party, is all about. If you want freedom from gun violence, vote for Democrats. Republicans...
Letter to the editor: McCormick a patriotic leader
After 18 long years with a feckless senator representing Pennsylvania, we have the opportunity to elect Dave McCormick, an intelligent and patriotic man of action, to the U.S. Senate. McCormick is a West Point graduate who proudly served in uniform and at high levels of government. In addition, he spent...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
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Letter to the editor: We’d be foolish to elect Harris
An open letter to Kamala Harris: In your public statements since being appointed a candidate for president, you’ve stated your values haven’t changed, and that you would create opportunity for all Americans. Further, you’ve stated you were generally the last person in the room counseling President Biden on decisions that,...
Letter to the editor: Breaking down the Electoral College possibilities
There are 538 votes in the Electoral College for president, with 270 required for winning. In 2020, Joe Biden received 306 votes to Donald Trump’s 232. In 2016, Trump reversed that outcome, receiving 306 votes to Clinton’s 232. In 2008, Obama received 365 votes to McCain’s 175. A political landslide...
Letter to the editor: Trump, you’re fired
During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump promised to hire the best people. He appointed them from all walks of life in a mission to “drain the swamp.” It is interesting to note that, throughout his presidency, a revolving door of people were hired or appointed and just as quickly were...
Letter to the editor: Competence should trump likability
The presidency should not be a popularity contest but rather a choice of who is more competent of governing. We know the results of four years of Donald Trump and likewise the last few years of Joe Biden/Kamala Harris. Harris supports increasing taxes, controlling prices, subsidizing home purchases and taxing...
Letter to the editor: Harris will help middle class
Last month in Pittsburgh, Vice President Kamala Harris detailed her economic philosophy to help the middle class. Raised by a working mom in a middle-class home, she will build an opportunity economy by: • Giving more than 100 million Americans a tax break with a middle-class tax cut. • Making...
Letter to the editor: Honesty from candidates would be refreshing
I cannot wait until the lies in the commercials and speeches are over … from both sides. Each candidate lies about the opponent they face. Honesty would be so welcome. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Inflation and competition
Regarding the article “Inflation explained: Cheaper consumer electronics an outlier among industries” (Sept. 30, TribLive): This really has nothing to do with inflation, which is a purely monetary phenomena. This is about competition, which continues to operate in any environment. No matter what the product or service is, if somebody...
Letter to the editor: The up side of phones in schools
While the editorial “Are cellphone bans the right move for schools?” (Sept. 10, TribLive) does a good job at expressing both sides of the argument, it neglects the potential usefulness of phones for students. Many students use their phones as an educational tool. They take pictures of classwork on whiteboards,...
Editorial: Pass Marc Fogel Act and Senate bill to stop tax penalties on U.S. hostages
Imagine being in prison on the other side of the world for months or years. The charges are politically disingenuous or outright lies. The government is hostile, and you don’t know when you might ever see your family again. Then, finally, your prayers are answered and you get to come...
Letter to the editor: New motto for Steelers — play like a team
When the Pittsburgh Steelers from the ’70s were winning Super Bowls, it was because each team member bought into the fact they would need to change their mindset. They put the team ahead of themselves. They got rid of the “I am going to get mine” attitude and checked their...
Letter to the editor: Mike Johnson and a post-Trump GOP
Many have wondered about the future of the Republican Party should Donald Trump lose a second consecutive presidential election. Some believe his populist and anti-institutional views will continue to dominate the party, while others think there could be a return to the politics of Mitt Romney and other moderates. In...
Letter to the editor: Keeping working teens safe
With the school year back in full swing, many teenagers are hitting the books during the day and working after school and on weekends. As parents, teachers and community members, we all want to ensure that teens in our communities have safe, healthy jobs that don’t hinder their educational opportunities....
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Pay attention to the VP candidates
When it comes to electing the president of the United States, vice presidential candidates rarely make a difference. The job has often been maligned, even by those who have been vice president. But history has taught us to pay attention to the people who could be a heartbeat away from...
Sloane Davidson: Using immigrants for political points hurts us all
At the apex of an election year, some politicians would have you believe our country is deeply polarized on the issue of immigration, using refugees and immigrants as pawns for political gain. Haitian asylum seekers and the Haitian diaspora have been especially thrust into the spotlight, becoming the focus of...


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