Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | DEI and Human Nature

I will make a sincere attempt to respond to Harry Thy’s letter (Feb. 5) regarding President Donald Trump’s diversity, equity and inclusion comments following the deadly collision between the Black

Letters to the Editor

Brian Richards | Leftist Propaganda

Boy the Democrats and the media, (I repeat myself), have found a new shiny object to complain about. Now they are endlessly bleating about the Donald Trump tariffs. It goes

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Larry Moore | Living in the Past

In response to Valerie Bradford’s letter about the positive effects of diversity, equity and inclusion (March 4), I say we are not living in Selma, Alabama, and it is not

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Christopher Lucero | Pondering a Decent America

There is a patent humane expression about social behavior, sociability and what amounts to normal decency and compassionate behavior. It has been attributed over the centuries to many different leaders

Commentary

Tom Purcell | Restoring Our Irish Sense of Humor

St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t come soon enough. Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our reckless spending and $2 trillion deficits, which have resulted in a frightening

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Arthur Saginian | We’ve Survived Worse

Lois Eisenberg’s letter (“What’s Wrong With That Picture?” Jan. 28) revealed that she gets most of her information from CNN and MSNBC, and that which has not already been spun

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Gerald Staack | Drowning Out Truth and Wisdom

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1466-1536, was a Dutch Catholic priest, satirist, theologian, philosopher, and author of the book “The Wisdom of Folly.” He was known for his writings critiquing society

Commentary

Peter Funt | The Growing Gift Card Racket

My wife Amy purchased a gift card for our daughter at Sephora, the large retailer of beauty products, but all she got was disappointment. When Stephanie tried to use it

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Paul Butler | A Different Perspective on DEI

In response to Valerie Bradford’s letter dated March 4 concerning diversity, equity and inclusion, I wanted to respectfully offer a different perspective in this wonderful country I now call “home,”

Byron York

Byron York | Musk Should Stay in His DOGE Lane

Polls have repeatedly shown that majorities of voters support the work President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency is doing to cut waste and fraud in federal spending.  A recent

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Randi Kay | Thinking of SCV and OHV

Once a year, residents of Santa Clarita are invited to submit their comments to facilitate the renewal of the Sheriff’s Department OHV (off-highway vehicle) program. This program is grant funded