Opinion

Google’s hypocrisy borders on evil

It is amazing what a person can learn reading a newspaper. And no, this is not a shameless plug to promote our business. Although if you want to grab your

IN THE MAIL

Officials should remember they are elected to represent everyone Editor: I would like to congratulate all of those who won their elections, and would like to remind all of you

Area offers cure for post-election season

This year I have seen river otters, trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes, Canada geese, deer... Now that the elections are over it is time to take a deep breath and exhale

Democrats need an immigration policy fast

In recent months, the political leadership of two neighboring countries with large immigration programs issued very different messages. They would be the United States and Canada. In the United States,

GUEST EDITORIAL: We are not at war with migrants

Sending 5,200 troops to the border — up to 15,000 ultimately, says President Donald Trump — represents an escalation intended to convey a war footing. And the president’s own words

Of Willie and Luis, and the politics of hate

In 1988, Lee Atwater, George Bush’s campaign manager, vowed to make “Willie Horton” (real name, William Horton) Michael Dukakis’ running mate. And he did, with the help of Larry McCarthy

When we broaden the definition of incitement, freedom suffers

Over the past week, we’ve heard the media pitching one particular narrative nonstop: the story that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric has resulted in increased violence. We heard it in the

Told you so!

Republicans held the Senate! Democrats took the House but by a narrower margin! Did I just embarrass myself? I write this Election Day morning, before most polling places even opened.

Responding to domestic terrorists

It surprised few to learn that Robert Bowers, who is charged in the massacre of 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue, was a social misfit and psychotic wreck. Most domestic

Our prince of scribes

BEAUFORT, S.C. — As the famed author Pat Conroy began his journey from this earth two years ago, he might have dreamed of weekends like this. To see one of