Opinion

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Unintended Consequences of New Laws

Sociologist Robert Merton coined the term “unintended consequences” in a 1936 essay, exploring how people take actions they believe will have positive outcomes, but later learn they have negative impacts.

Letters to the Editor

Lynn Wright | The Mystery Senator

In any reading of the Opinion page of The Signal, you can expect the same litany of MAGA letter writers and their usual drivel of something along the lines of,

Letters to the Editor

Kirk Smith | A Deceitful Picture

Something that is bad for our culture is when someone says something in our political discourse that can easily be shown to be not true or only part true and

Letters to the Editor

Nancy Fairbanks | SPLC’s Dubious Credibility

It’s disturbing that anyone views the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “respected organization” given its long history of labeling certain conservative nonprofits as “hate groups.” Critics argue its vague

David Hegg

David Hegg | Unity and Respect

By David Hegg Anyone playing with open eyes and an open mind can see Americans are becoming much too comfortable with a culture of conflict. From the halls of government

Letters to the Editor

Jack Crawford | Steps Forward in Sport

Congratulations to Jen Pawol on becoming the first female to umpire a major league baseball game! She made her debut in Atlanta in a three-game series between the Braves and