Duane Mooring’s recent letter, “Tax Cuts for the Rich” (Sept. 5) insists on perpetuating so many falsehoods. After the name-calling of Trump supporters, he states, “If you watch FOX news,
I’m writing this letter to the editor the day after Labor Day, being so busy with Labor Day activities that I didn’t want to miss honoring this most important day
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor Climbing between two cars of a parked freight train in Norman, Oklahoma, I had two thoughts: One: “This has not been a typical weekend.” And,
By David Hegg We’re all familiar with the old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” It is often used to remind us that most
If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat If you take
Why do we elect fools? It has been said many times that a society deserves the government that they have. Hitler said this about the German people. I don’t know
Besides the usual, “Die Polish Fake Cowboy Scumbag!!” fan mail, I like getting letters from readers. I received two recently that were particularly heartwarming. One was from Signal reader and
This is in response to Max Morgan’s letter on Sept. 3, “The Truth on Tax Cuts, Medicare.” A common practice by Donald Trump and his blindly supportive minions is to
Charter school reform bills are on their way to final votes and then, if successful, signature by the governor. The bills, as amended after months of testimony, negotiations and hearings,
As natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme drought increase in size and frequency, affecting more and more of us here and around the world, the reality of climate change
Gary Horton seems to have gone on a rampage recently against private gun ownership, as exemplified by his most recent column on the subject, (Aug. 28), “Did America Want to
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” – Maya Angelou, American Author With
Because Democrats and Trump Haters have nothing else to run on, in her latest bi-weekly (Aug. 28) diatribe Lois Eisenberg replays the same, tired, unfounded-in-facts, liberal talking points that the
Jonathan Kraut’s column, “Comparing MAGA-ism vs. McCarthyism” (Aug. 27) is shallow on facts and reality and only displays his hatred and disdain for those who oppose his views. Bloviation and
America’s twitterer in chief has suggested that their green dollars could buy some “Greenland.” Although only about 80% of Greenland is covered in ice, the suggestion has been given a
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor It’s surreal when the gibbons start singing in Bouquet Canyon. One of our reporters describes it as both awesome and terrifying. I don’t know exactly
By David Hegg Let’s say, for the sake of discussion, that ethics are those moral principles by which individuals order their lives. Further, let’s agree that, broadly defined, the study
The Amazon rain forest is on fire, and climate scientists fear a tipping point is near. Millions of tons of dangerous carbon dioxide are discharging each day into the atmosphere.
While still over a year away, the 2020 elections are shaping up to be quite a fascinating spectacle. Freshman democratic legislators representing the Santa Clarita Valley face a conservative constituency
I like the idea of Greenland as a 51st state, protectorate, territory or even as a leper colony. Dear me. It’s 2019. The closest thing we have to a leper colony