Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Sept. 19

Clarence Page: New York is having an immigration crisis? Join the club of receiving cities

Many migrants would like to work and support themselves and their families, but the process and approval of work permits is too grindingly slow.

Austin Bay: The Ukraine War is also a blood-for-oil war

The czarist and Soviet communist Russian empires were largely self-sufficient entities possessing the resources and millions of people required to field powerful military forces. However, when the USSR collapsed, the Kremlin’s empire lost about half of its population and significant food and energy resources.

Cal Thomas: The ‘hypocrisy’ label has lost its power

Democrats have styled themselves as advocates for the poor. Failing to renew the Illinois scholarship program would deservedly earn them the hypocrisy label with a dishonor cluster.

Froma Harrop: Must we gorge on the 2024 horse race? Absolutely not

Polls might be of interest close to the election, but we’re not close or anywhere near. The election is almost 14 months away, and if you recall, polls 14 days before the 2016 election showed Hillary Clinton winning.

Rich Lowry: Yes, Joe Biden is corrupt

We already know that Biden was complicit in an inherently corrupt enterprise that centered on selling access to him when he was a high government official.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Sept. 17

William LaRochelle: Trump offers fake truth, fake love

In a statement he made on Sept. 6 to Hugh Hewitt, host of a conservative talk show, Donald Trump claimed, “I only look for the truth. And when I find the truth, I think the people have to know the truth … I want to find the truth.  And I think I’m entitled to find […]

Bob Hayes: Ryan Smith deserves at-large Auburn council seat

Many positive characteristics and attributes apply to Ryan Smith’s demeanor and abilities. From both private and public sector engagements, Mr. Smith is knowledgeable and experienced in the arenas of economic development and residential growth. Ryan displays youthful energy and eagerness but is deliberatively tempered and thoughtfully expressive. Ryan listens intently, questions alertly and discusses fully, […]

David Griswold: Auburn council needs Staples’ approach, experience

Dana Staples has earned a second term as Auburn city councilor. He does his homework and digs into the details of controversial issues before making a decision. He listens to constituents. Dana has worked to bring forward ordinances that are positives for the city. He has valuable experience on both the Planning Board and City […]