By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Virginia is the new Illinois. The practice of drawing partisan districts is named after Elbridge Gerry, the 19th-century Massachusetts governor. Even he might blush at the extreme gerrymander that Democrats in … [Read more...] about Virginia’s crazy redistricting
Opinion
Editorial
A suggestion for Downtown Downtown renewal – and revival – has been a major issue in West Haven for decades. While there was talk to rethink the downtown area prior to 1989, the decision to move the Superior Court from City Hall that year, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Trump should take on insurance industry
By Robert Goldberg Every president promises to fix health care -- but the system rarely seems to change for the better. Even when so-called reforms pass, prices remain unpredictable. Costs continue to rise. If President Trump wants to succeed … [Read more...] about Trump should take on insurance industry
Metabolic health key to healthcare revamp
By Tro Kalayjian, DO A new program just helped 50 participants shed more than 40 pounds each, get off nearly 100 prescriptions, and save roughly $83,000 in medication and care costs over one year. The program -- focused on improving participants' … [Read more...] about Metabolic health key to healthcare revamp
Editorial
Overall, a very good job! While we are sure there are people who would disagree, we thought we would take a moment to give kudos to Mayor Dorinda Borer, Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana, his department, and Department of Public Works … [Read more...] about Editorial
Call off the protesting mobs!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Minnesota officials should call off the mob If Minnesota officials don't like President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, maybe they should do more to tamp down the insurrectionary … [Read more...] about Call off the protesting mobs!
Letters
As we recently celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I invite your readers to ponder the ways of peace as defined by his words and actions. This can be aided by an examination of his many speeches, including his acceptance speech for … [Read more...] about Letters
Yes, Defense budget necessary
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Yes, we need a $1.5 trillion defense budget Finally, the United States will follow through on its NATO commitments. That'd be the cheeky interpretation of President Donald Trump's … [Read more...] about Yes, Defense budget necessary
Editorial
‘Experts’ deserve questions As we move further into 2026 an undercurrent we hope continues to grow is questioning the “expert” class when it makes sweeping pronouncements and attempts to upend the American culture and way of life. One of the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Old conspiracies are new
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist No, the USS Liberty incident wasn't Israeli treachery For elements of the anti-Israel right, it's a time when everything old is becoming new again. So, a half-century-old theory that the Jewish … [Read more...] about Old conspiracies are new