OP-ED
The lenses by which we view presidential candidates
I know one woman who confessed she'd have to really force herself to vote for Bernie Sanders simply because he reminds hers so much of her own estranged father, shaking his index finger over the family dinner table.
An impeachment inquiry vote would put the House on higher moral ground
By offering this concession, House Democrats would expose the White House's stonewalling for what it is, and put Republicans in an uncomfortable spot.
Most Americans would love a mulligan on 2016
Many 2016 voters were willing to accept Trump based on the hope that the awesome responsibilities of the presidency would make him more “presidential.” That has not happened.
Is Iraq next flash point for oil markets?
The protests in Iraq could easily and quickly affect Iraq's oil supply and therefore present a more serious and longer-term risk to global oil supplies than last month's attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Real justice requires unanimous juries for criminal convictions
It’s long past time for the Supreme Court to correct this anomaly in the criminal justice system.
In Trump reality shakedowns OK, but parody is treasonous
Trump just cannot let go of Rep. Schiff’s modest attempt at the art of parody. He has become a focus of Trump’s wrath.
Who wins politics of Trump impeachment?
“I was totally underwhelmed by the transcript," said one political analyst. "After the build-up, (there) was not much more inappropriate said than we hear from him in a typical week."
Trump's solid pick for national security adviser
Trump is relying not only on O'Brien's established ability to work well with the president and the secretary of state, but also on his skills honed by decades of representing diverse clients in complex litigation.
Don't count on more Federal Reserve cuts
It's an economy that is expected to remain in "a good place" as a result of the Fed's actions.
GUEST OPINIONS
Sell Seaside, meet commitment to developmentally disabled
Under state law, the sale would provide funds for the developmentally disabled without raising taxes or cutting other programs.
The Eagle tried to soar, reality dragged newspaper down
The publisher of the family-owend newspaper in Pennsylvania bet that good journalism could keep the Eagle solvent. And he bet wrong.
Highlight vegan options during National School Lunch Week
It’s just as irresponsible for schools to serve mystery meat, chicken nuggets and cheese pizza as it would be for them to feed kids nothing but chips, candy and cookies.
Higher education rankings threaten equity-based system
A seemingly benign media outlet may pose one of the greatest threats to the development of an equity-based higher education system: U.S. News & World Report.
Gateway excited to help transform State Pier into economic engine
State Pier will benefit from significantly upgraded infrastructure, including an enhanced dock and bulkhead that will be able to accommodate three vessels simultaneously.
National health insurance might be good for capitalism
Taking health insurance out of the private market could boost entrepreneurship and make the labor market more flexible.
Health care bills are a form of taxation without representation
American families and their employers are spending the equivalent of a basic economy car on health insurance every year, not counting co-pays, deductibles, suprise medical bills.
New London and its mayor get statewide attention
It is not unusual nor is it inappropriate to attend an event in Mayor Passero's honor in Chester (a whole vast 20 miles away).
'You cannot go elsewhere for a soul'
Whether you believe the president deserves impeachment, you know he does not deserve reelection.
Don't fight 'no,' but don't give up, either
Remember, one “no” doesn’t mean “no” to all future requests. If all you want from someone is a one-time deal, that’s all you’ll get.
