Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Billionaire Wealth Tax Is a Bad Idea

The Service Employees International Union recently filed an initiative with the California Attorney General’s Office called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act. It is possible that the SEIU could obtain a

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | So This Is Tolerance

Democrats tolerated Bill Clinton’s blatant womanizing in office. They tolerated Barack Obama openly shredding the Constitution on immigration, and conducting a soft coup against his successor. They tolerated Joe Biden’s

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Moral Relativism

This is in response to Jim De Bree (letters, Dec. 4). Was the assassination of Osama bin Laden murder? Was it a criminal act? Was it a war crime? Also,

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | Revenge and Retribution

Revenge and retribution seem to be some of Donald Trump’s priorities and it is hurting all Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s vengeance against his political enemies who are sounding

Health News filler

Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Subsidies that were offered under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025, meaning some Americans may have to pay higher health insurance premiums. 

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | Grow Your Zone

By David Hegg As the New Year has arrived, I’ve been pondering the idea of “stepping out of my comfort zone.” Like me, you’ve heard this many times. “Step out

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Wizard of Wall Street

When Nancy Pelosi entered Congress in 1987, her stock portfolio was worth $610,000 to $785,000, a nice chunk of change. She is retiring at the end of next year, thank