Letter: Don’t let BCSC board ban acclaimed novel ‘Precious’
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View ArticleAsking Eric: Persistent cough causes social anxiety
Dear Eric: I am in my 70s, and for the last couple of decades I have had occasional coughing fits that are triggered by talking too long and/or too loudly. When these fits happen, I literally can’t...
View ArticleSteven Roberts: Democrats may be sizing up ‘last firewall’
“Save the House!” That’s the rallying cry Democrats are increasingly likely to embrace as they confront the fallout from Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleMorton Marcus: Dollars on the move around Indiana
The two Indiana candidates for governor might hold up their hometowns (New Castle for McCormick and Jasper for Braun) as models for the concerns surfacing lately about small-city survival. Continue...
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Today’s editorial cartoon. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleEditorial: An American president cannot be above the law
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View ArticleAsking Eric: Step-grandmother neglected by grandkids
Dear Eric: My grandchildren are 23 and 18. I married their grandfather before they were born. I always felt like they were my grandchildren and not step-grandchildren. They have lived with their...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Filmmaker may be scamming friends
Dear Eric: We have a friend who fancies himself a filmmaker and has made several no-budget films. We have helped him out as performers and crew, and my husband, a professional film editor, spent...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Father hid son’s affair from Mom
Dear Eric: My son recently announced that he and his wife are divorcing. Shortly after that, I found out my son had an affair with the daughter of my ex-husband’s wife. Technically, the other woman is...
View ArticleNiki Kelly: Don’t buy ‘role model’ attacks on Taylor Swift’s life choices
I am not a Swiftie. I can’t name a single song by Taylor Swift besides “Shake it Off.” But a recent Newsweek column about her life choices has me infuriated. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleMichael Leppert: Abortion policy up to voters, if only every voter knew
As a new adjunct professor six years ago, the class I was asked to teach was titled “Public law and government relations.” It was a class designed to teach how ideas become laws. The students were...
View ArticleSusan Cox: Reunion fosters appreciation of family ties
The breeze ruffles the aspen leaves and the stream gently tumbles over rocks as people fill the pavilion. Tables with red checkered tablecloths are covered with an assortment of food and coolers hold a...
View ArticleTrump shooting an opportunity for reflection
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was a heinous and inexcusable act that should be universally condemned. We will learn more details of what happened and why in the long days,...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Destination wedding leaves old friends adrift
Dear Eric: My husband and I recently attended a destination wedding 1,500 miles away for the daughter of friends we have known for more than 50 years. We gave a very generous cash gift, despite the...
View ArticleBrian Howey: J.D. Vance, Mitch and me
Editor’s note: This column has been updated from the originally published version to reflect former President Donald Trump’s selection of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his choice for Republican vice...
View ArticleAnother viewpoint editorial: Secret Service director must answer for Trump...
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View ArticleMaggie Stevens: Young people aging out of foster care need your help this summer
Young people aging out of foster care face countless barriers in their lives often preventing them from meeting their basic needs. Summer can be a vulnerable and lonely time as they may not be in...
View ArticleToday’s editorial cartoon
Today’s editorial cartoon. Continue reading at The Republic News.
View ArticleAsking Eric: Mom disapproves of daughter’s boyfriend’s job
Dear Eric: My daughter is dating a young man whose parents, at one point, belonged to some religious group that believed in having lots of children – so they had 12. Sam is right in the middle. As far...
View ArticleAnother viewpoint editorial: Trump makes his VP selection
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