Jim de Bree: Making history personal
June 8, 2017
I am somewhat tired of writing about politics, so in this column I thought I would write about something less controversial. When I retired two years ago, I decided to
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Noah Peterson: A town hall Knightmare
June 8, 2017
Congressman Steve Knight held a town hall here in Santa Clarita on June 1. For those unfamiliar with Knight, he is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He
Betty Arenson: Good reasons to give the AHCA a chance
June 8, 2017
The Signal’s June 7 Opinion page offers some statements that beg to be challenged. Gary Horton’s “America: Just another nation” states that “Trump snubbed our NATO allies with no mention
Marilyn Searcy: The other side of Trump
June 7, 2017
Here’s my response to Arnold Mann’s Letter to the Editor published June 6 and headlined “sucker punched.” Please do not feel sorry for those who voted for the Republican Party.
Steve Lunetta: What kind of people are we?
June 7, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I am intrigued by the question “What kind of people are we?” Intrigued because at the core of this question is the answer to
Brian Baker: All in the point of view
June 7, 2017
On June 6 The Signal published a column by Josh Heath entitled “The progressive case for ending welfare” in which he advocated what is essentially a “working welfare” government program
Thomas Oatway: Listening to the voices
June 6, 2017
First, I wish to thank you for publishing my recent opinion letter on health-care policy and the need for a “public option” if we are going to continue with insurance-based,
Gary Horton: America: just another nation?
June 6, 2017
America first. Donald Trump’s message for his election and, to his credit, exactly how he’s played key decisions so far. Decisiveness is a great presidential trait when you’re right. But
Andres Salazar: Alternative to remediation
June 6, 2017
As I complete my final exams at College of the Canyons, I’m one step closer to pursuing my dream of being a professional musician. I can’t wait to kick off
Arnold Mann: Sucker punched
June 5, 2017
Donald Trump pouts his lips and attempts a look of arrogance in many photo ops with world figures to hide his ignorance of most everything a leader of a country
Josh Heath: The progressive case for ending welfare
June 5, 2017
Today’s liberals see welfare as a critical tool for fighting poverty. They argue, in an era of low-wage employment, that keeping this program is necessary in order to give the
Sally White: Reversing substance abuse
June 5, 2017
Although Iceland faces substantial problems from the warming climate, there is one problem that nation is handling with great success – the effective reversal of substance abuse among the teenage
Do you think freedom of speech can survive without rules for civil discourse?
June 3, 2017
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Our View: Keeping residents in homes
June 2, 2017
More than two months ago Signal columnist Gary Horton wrapped up a series of columns on homelessness and Measure H with a rousing call for leadership on the issue from
Adnan Abdeen: Disappointed in ridiculous rudeness
June 2, 2017
Over the last two years, I have watched our national politics descend into a childish incivility that pollutes our country’s political conversation and needlessly distracts from the important issues we
David Hegg: Why do we celebrate birthdays?
June 2, 2017
Those close to me know I can be a bit of a smart aleck. Yes, it’s true, and I admit it, and at times, find it just too much fun
Dennis C. Bartash: Remembering the crash …
June 2, 2017
Recently on MSMBC, Professor Robert J. Shiller was interviewed about the economy and he said if the tax cuts were implemented, it would be a great time for capitalists reminiscent
David Lutness: History and the water bill
June 2, 2017
Will Senate Bill 634, proposing a merge of Santa Clarita Valley water districts into one “super water district,” really do what is promised – streamline the process and save money?
Betty Arenson: Negativity trumps facts
June 2, 2017
Following the theme to destroy any Republican in office, Democrats are aflutter with the message that every Republican idea, national or local, is purely negative. Near-daily statements from the three