By Gary Carlson Professor of English, NCCC If I may, I would like to mention a few things to consider during this extremely angry and divisive time: 1) The immortal Frederick Douglass said many wise and truthful things in the … [Read more...] about Debate gets lost in the shouting
Opinion
Biden campaign has been lucky
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Biden campaign has been lucky most of all, but it's also been smart, at least smart enough.To go, as Joe Biden did, from left for dead to sweeping to the Democratic nomination and quickly thereafter … [Read more...] about Biden campaign has been lucky
Editorial
Politics, sports don’t mix The ratings are in, and the evidence is no longer anecdotal. Americans love their sports, but they refuse to have athletes, leagues and sponsors preach to them about social issues in order to enjoy a game. Instead, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Defunding police is a misguided idea The members of the West Haven Police Department “Retired Officers Association” want to take this opportunity to support the West Haven police department and most compassionate and professional police … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
Bring back industry In our last edition, Editor Bill Riccio, Jr. published a “short history” of the city’s decline into fiscal insolvency, beginning with the Energy Crisis of 1973, and working his way forward. Judging from some of the comments … [Read more...] about Editorial
The 2020 election train wreck
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden agree on one thing -- the other side is trying to steal the election. Trump told a gathering of students in Phoenix that this "will be, in … [Read more...] about The 2020 election train wreck
Editorial
Rhetoric is wearing thin The five-week temper tantrum we’ve seen since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is starting to wear thin all over the country, but maybe more in communities of color, where most of the damage is being done … [Read more...] about Editorial
A contemptible betrayal of trust
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had big news last week -- the city is opening up its iconic Lakefront Trail after months of being closed off as part of a COVID-19 lockdown. That Lightfoot kept the … [Read more...] about A contemptible betrayal of trust
Editorial
Adulthood. Are you ready? Congratulations Class of 2020! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. For … [Read more...] about Editorial
The press likes the hysteria
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's not March anymore. The coronavirus has taken a heartbreaking toll on Americans, but the course of the virus is not the same as it was a few months ago. We are on the other side of the curve. … [Read more...] about The press likes the hysteria