Dan Walters

Dan Walters | California’s Dubious Poverty Distinction

Last year’s presidential election underscored, particularly to Democrats, that the costs of living were a major factor in the outcome. Inflation had increased sharply during Joe Biden’s presidency, and voters’

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Chutes & Ladders at Work 

If you’ve ever played the childhood game Chutes and Ladders, you know the feeling. One moment you’re climbing high, making great progress, and the next, you land on a chute and

Flowers, American flags, and other items mourning Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

House passes resolution to honor Charlie Kirk 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The House of Representatives on Friday passed a resolution remembering conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and condemning his assassination.  The tally was 310-58 with 38 voting “present.” 

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Have to Agree

In Re: Lynn Wright, “The Mystery Senator,” letters, Aug. 21. Mr. Wright and I are on completely different sides when it comes to politics  but I always enjoy reading his

Letters to the Editor

Peggy Stabile | Defeating Your Own Purpose

Re: Signal editorial, “Are We Seeing the Death of Civil Discourse?” Sept. 13. Upon reading the above editorial published by The Signal’s Editorial Board, I was taken aback by the

Letters to the Editor

Adam Eichensehr | Is a Wealth Tax the Answer?

Re: Gary Horton. Mr. Horton, I deeply connected with your July 23 column, “The Silence That Costs Us Everything.” I particularly connect to your comments about the top 1% in

Letters to the Editor

Mark White | The Slide Toward Socialism

Throughout many parts of America, in California and even in our City Council and school boards, the liberal agenda is on the rise. And no disrespect to my liberal friends,

Byron York

Byron York | New York: A City on Brink of Socialism

Next year will bring the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and with it an irresistible angle for journalists and commentators: New York’s first Muslim mayor marks anniversary of devastating radical Islamic