Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, March 29

Cal Thomas: The ‘Outpouring’

Dr. Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University, prefers “outpouring” to describe the days of prayer, repentance and singing that drew as many as 50,000 people to campus from miles away and other countries, along with international attention from a media that are normally indifferent to spiritual things, unless they involve scandalous behavior.

Amy Morin: ‘Put action to words and contribute’ to Franco Center

The community needs to put its indignation over the attempted renaming of the Franco Center to rest and consider the facts. Rebranding usually happens because businesses need to bolster their relevance within a market to increase revenue. Moving forward with this type of effort comes after a significant amount of consideration, and the implementation is […]

Katie Laughton: ‘We must stand up and speak up for life’

Some politicians say they are personally opposed to abortion, but also say they cannot impose their beliefs on others. Are politicians elected officials? Each time they vote for a law, they impose beliefs on someone. Have we already forgotten the COVID vaccine mandates that crippled our economy and health care industry, harming countless citizens? Abortion […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, March 28

Alex Lear: A look back at my grandfather on his 100th birthday

What I’d give for one more jab in the arm.

Karl Trautman: Impressions make a journey a learning experience

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience some of what Japan has to offer. It’s peacefulness, kindness and orderliness was an experience of learning — for this teacher.

Ashley Kuntz: Meeting the needs of homeless teens

Maine’s homeless teens are brave, self-aware and eager for independence. It’s time for the state’s laws and policies to better reflect teens’ capabilities and support their efforts to live independently.

Austin Bay: U.S. real-time intel helps India deal China a defeat

Indian political leaders have seen how a close relationship with America can help protect Indian territory. I’m certain Indian military leaders already understood those capabilities, but Dec. 9 served as a demonstration.

Cal Thomas: California demons

When you must navigate around homeless tents, trash, needles, human waste and crime you are not living in a safe and free state. California could clean up its act if it wanted to, but that would require adopting some Republican and conservative principles and changing leadership.