
Patrick Daems | Defining Populism
Many are very worried about the tyranny of democracy, about the need for strong political leadership, about populism taking over here and in so many other countries… But perhaps we

Many are very worried about the tyranny of democracy, about the need for strong political leadership, about populism taking over here and in so many other countries… But perhaps we

Unity is a tough sell in today’s political landscape. But that’s what President Trump pursued during his State of the Union address — and for a moment, he had it.

In response to Ms. Betty Arenson’s commentary on Saturday (Feb. 9), I say “Bravo!” I wish I could put my thoughts so eloquently on paper or with words. We live

The Social Security Act has been a thorn in the GOP’s backside for years, and they feel that the Social Security Act is a burden and “the real driver of

While the debate about “The Wall” has become a national discussion, the effects of the discussion in have manifested a recurring theme about the inability of our two parties to

I would like to bring your attention to a fabulous movie, “Capernaum.” I had to drive to Pasadena to watch it. I work in the industry. Even on that level

Gerald Staack’s letter of Jan. 29, “Class Warfare is a Real Threat,” claims that class warfare was dormant until Donald Trump came along. Of course the conservatives and neo-liberals dominating

The Signal’s Jan. 31 opinion page was entertaining. One reader felt the need to explain there are three branches of government and Trump alone caused the recent partial shutdown; ignoring

Regarding the recent assertion that “The Signal editorial board has never been more factually incorrect than they were in their attempts to lay blame for the recent government shutdown at

Santa Clarita has long been considered a safe and nurturing suburbia to raise a family, but under this facade there hides an ugly truth. The city of Santa Clarita reported

A message to Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce: With several House Democrats (including yourself) saying that they support a physical barrier along our southern border, WHY does Nancy Pelosi have

To Tim Whyte: First things first, GREAT article. (“The First Amendment: Yes, It’s for Everyone,” Jan. 27). I couldn’t agree with you more. Our country has become a mess and

Investors take note: It’s been said that when it comes to investing “There is no such thing as a SURE THING.” I’m here to tell you that is no longer

Gerald Staack’s letter (Jan. 29) reminded me of my youth. Visions of crowds storming barricades of the powerful elite to overthrow the bastions of capitalism that was responsible for so

The presidential oath of office is as follows: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best

The Signal editorial board has never been more factually incorrect than they were in their attempts to lay blame for the recent government shutdown at the feet of Democrats (“ICYMI:

When we purchased our home in Newhall last year, I became excited that The Signal was to have a Sunday edition coming out and eagerly awaited reading hometown news. However,

If our founding fathers had read the editorial board’s stance on the government shutdown (Jan. 27), first they would’ve shook their heads because this is definitely not how our democracy

Tom Brokaw, former NBC broadcaster and columnist, wrote about the Greatest Generation, connoting the Americans of World War II times and the enemies we as a nation overcame. I was

Throughout history, no matter which form of government was in power, the poor and the middle class have always been under the thumb of aristocracy. Today, aristocracy, mainly affixed in