Opinion

Letters to the Editor

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

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Arthur Saginian | The Two Edges of Faith

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

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Tech in Cars Creates Thorny Issues

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

Byron York

Byron York | A Final Lindsey Graham Moment

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

Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Cross-Checked: Americans Fouled

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

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Aran Dokovna | Access to Nuclear Technology 

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

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Michael Cruz | What Are California’s Values?

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

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Michelle Mendoza | In Pursuit of Accountability 

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,

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Hilmar Rosenast | The Churches Are Listening

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

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Jack Crawford | A Revealing Perspective

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

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Rick Barker | Not Reported?

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