Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Chiquita Crisis Intensifies: A Call for Action

“Hope is not a strategy.”  For nearly three years, L.A. County officials have clung to “hope” as a solution for residents near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The trouble began when residents started reporting toxic, foul odors — far worse than the typical landfill smell. Something was changing inside the landfill, and for almost three years, county experts offered vague promises,

Letters to the Editor

Cheryl Corriveau | A Troubling Disconnect

I am writing a response to Jason Gibbs’ column (“Right Here, Right Now”) published on March 1. While Mr. Gibbs rightfully acknowledges the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance

David Hegg

David Hegg | Picking Your Team: Truth Matters

By David Hegg I wrote a column on the peril of forced unanimity a few weeks ago. The gist was that social pressure configured to ensure everyone subscribes to “groupthink”

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Adding a Stamp of Thanks

In re: Signal article, Bill Reynolds honored with post office renaming, by Maya Morales, Aug. 27.  I would like to add my thanks to my good friend and fellow Marine

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | The Inherent Problem with DEI

Those who favor the favoritism of diversity, equity and inclusion are afraid the Toronto crash pilot will turn out to be a DEI beneficiary, but that’s precisely the problem with

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | DEI and Human Nature

I will make a sincere attempt to respond to Harry Thy’s letter (Feb. 5) regarding President Donald Trump’s diversity, equity and inclusion comments following the deadly collision between the Black

Letters to the Editor

Brian Richards | Leftist Propaganda

Boy the Democrats and the media, (I repeat myself), have found a new shiny object to complain about. Now they are endlessly bleating about the Donald Trump tariffs. It goes

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Living in the Past

In response to Valerie Bradford’s letter about the positive effects of diversity, equity and inclusion (March 4), I say we are not living in Selma, Alabama, and it is not

Letters to the Editor

Christopher Lucero | Pondering a Decent America

There is a patent humane expression about social behavior, sociability and what amounts to normal decency and compassionate behavior. It has been attributed over the centuries to many different leaders

Commentary

Tom Purcell | Restoring Our Irish Sense of Humor

St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t come soon enough. Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our reckless spending and $2 trillion deficits, which have resulted in a frightening

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | We’ve Survived Worse

Lois Eisenberg’s letter (“What’s Wrong With That Picture?” Jan. 28) revealed that she gets most of her information from CNN and MSNBC, and that which has not already been spun

Letters to the Editor

Gerald Staack | Drowning Out Truth and Wisdom

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1466-1536, was a Dutch Catholic priest, satirist, theologian, philosopher, and author of the book “The Wisdom of Folly.” He was known for his writings critiquing society