Dear Editor, The recent undemocratic and unpatriotic words and actions of former president Donald J. Trump and his M.A.G.A. Republican/conservative cohorts in the legislature and in the media represents, sadly, but another attempt by the Republicans/conservatives to further divide our great ...

Dear Editor, Jesus the Christ began his public ministry with the words, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” — Mk 1:15, RSV Over two thousand years later, his inspired invitation remains. His forebear, King David, nearly ...

Dear Editor, Several young men I knew, friends and acquaintances, were killed in Viet Nam as I was 2A deferred. I have never been as ashamed as today as I (we) have failed keep this nation strong. It is lost in greed and hate. Defund D.C. Shameful! Sam Fregiato St. Clairsville

Dear Editor, Our paper’s editorial page has exhibited an increasing drift to the right and is now publishing opinions from conspiracy theorists. An example is the recent Stephen Moore piece proclaiming the IRS is “armed and dangerous”; according to him recent Democratic legislation ...

Dear Editor, Trump’s corruption is beyond “mind blowing.” Trump’s behavior is a violation of our democracy, of everything that Americans’ fought and died for, for over 225 years. Let’s break it down: Starting with his most serious, violent treasonous crime: the attempted coup ...

Dear Editor, Recently, once again, Sen. Joe Manchin (Democrat, West Virginia) essentially blocked his party’s proposed domestic agenda, which had included desired tax increases on the wealthy and large corporations, significantly increasing health care spending, as well as a program designed ...