
Rob Kerchner | Slavery and Socialism
It’s quite ironic for socialists to decry slavery, since socialism — like slavery — is just a means to own others’ lives. Socialism is most dangerous in a democracy, but

It’s quite ironic for socialists to decry slavery, since socialism — like slavery — is just a means to own others’ lives. Socialism is most dangerous in a democracy, but

I just finished reading Amber Stefanelli’s letter about being healed by faith (May 10), and she’s absolutely right. Even Jesus Himself said, “Your faith has healed you” (Matthew 9:22). Oddly

Automobiles have gradually evolved over the past two decades from mechanical devices into electronic platforms featuring computer screens and numerous other digital capabilities. A few years ago, the California Air

I previously discussed the future housing needs of the elderly. Those needs coincide with an anticipated ensuing shortfall of Social Security benefits that is only six years away. For decades,

As I read the article (about Bouquet Canyon Road) in Sunday’ paper (July 26), I found myself asking, “Where is our City Council that use to have some guts?” What

The recent Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship as it is framed in the 14th Amendment is a plain bad idea. I know the majority opinion was based on a

There have been funerals this week in Washington, D.C., and in South Carolina for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly from a heart condition on July 11. The fact that

Imagine your son or daughter plays hockey. Things are financially tight, so you’re shopping around for affordable gear. Last year, a basic wooden hockey stick from a Canadian brand cost

Santa Clarita has earned something many cities spend decades trying to achieve but few ever do: the confidence of the people who call it home. Families move here because they

Wow! The U.S. has entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia to partner with them to build and use uranium concentrating devices. The devices are for creating nuclear material for

The recent column (by Nuné Gipson, July 2) urging Californians to “fight for California” reads less like an argument and more like a political rallying cry built on frustration, anecdotes

As campaign season heats up in Santa Clarita, voters deserve more than carefully crafted slogans. They deserve accountability. Candidates frequently talk about transparency, ethics and openness. Those are admirable values,

For nearly three years, I have stood with the families living next to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. I’ve walked their neighborhoods, listened to their stories and experienced firsthand what no

Re: “Coffee Bars or Compassion, letters, Steve LePore, July 24. Let’s not exaggerate the situation any more than what you are presented with in the news. You make it sound

We enjoy the senior page of The Signal, including the “Savvy Senior.” This information helps older adults navigate life’s tough questions. The recent column on “how Medicare covers telehealth” was

As a practicing psychiatrist and a trustee on the William S. Hart Union High School District board, I see the fallout of a quiet, devastating crisis every single day. Our

By David Hegg As I have watched, listened and grieved the erosion of civility in our society among those who make and report the news, the course we’ve taken has

The July 11 opinion page provides a revealing perspective on “love of country” through the backdrop of the World Cup competition. First, Brian Richards in his letter, “They Love America

“What does the Post Office have to do with mail-in ballots?” At first glance, the answer seems simple. The Post Office delivers the ballots. But this year’s election raises a

In re: “How Many More Lives?” letters, Jocelyn Miranda, June 9. Perhaps Ms. Miranda can explain to the readers exactly how Everytown Research came up with the figure that they