The summer of our discontent — the summer that hasn’t been — is just about half over. June has come and gone and we are just past the midway point of July, which means that there are only seven weekends…
Category: Editorials
When Did the U.S. Go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Letter to the Editor
Stock Market Relevance Editorial Dear Editor: I strongly agree with your incisive editorial which eviscerated the common myth that the stock market accurately represents the U.S. economy. As you point out there is in fact a major dichotomy between the…
The Stock Market Does Not Represent the U.S. Economy
We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the economy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t…
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any other in the history of our nation. Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers. The Fourth of July rekindles…
Guest Op-Ed: Juneteenth to July 4th — The Promise Matters
By Phil Giffee This weekend, we rightfully celebrate the human centered principles upon which our nation was founded, but it is also a moment for reflection, confession, justice and eventually, healing. But healing cannot happen with words alone, that is…
Letter to the Editor
Edwards Is On The Mark Dear Editor: As a retired police officer of 28 years who retired in 2013, i thought City Councilor Lydia Edwards was right on point in her recent commentary ( Progressives too, can back the blue,…
COVID-19 Is a Predator — and We Are Its Prey
The media, politicians, and others have likened our ongoing battle with the corona virus as the equivalent of “going to war.” The doctors and nurses in the overburdened ERs in New York City, when its hospitals were being overwhelmed with…
Guest Op-ed: Progressives Too, Can Back the Blue
By City Councilor Lydia Edwards Thank you. I haven’t said it enough to the men and women in blue that serve our great city. Time and time again they are expected to be at their best when we are at…