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Our opinion: When Jackson gained global legacy

Robert H. Jackson had already etched a lasting legacy in United States history before November 21, 1945. Up to that point Jackson - who mind you never attended college before becoming a lawyer in 1913 - had already served as general counsel for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, argued 17 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court during two years as Solicitor General and then defended many of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs and argued other federal matters during two years as U.S. Attorney General. Jackson argued 44 cases in front of the Supreme Court, losing only six before ...

Editor’s corner: Just like Trump, nation has to root for Mamdani

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump certainly knew how to put on the charm last week in the nation’s capital. During a visit held at the Oval Office, both were stunningly able to find common ground despite publicly stating their grievances against each other ...

Our opinion: Celebrating spirit of Thanksgiving

This week kicks off the busy holiday season, although, considering the many Early Black Friday sales that have enticed shoppers in recent weeks, many people no doubt wonder whether the holiday season somehow expanded to a quarter of the year, rather than having remained confined to about a month and a half. Traditionally, the shopping boom began the day after Thanksgiving - Black Friday - but no more is that true. The non-stop home-shopping channels and online sales have changed all that. Unfortunately, local brick-and-mortar shopping, which helps to keep strong the economic ...

Our opinion: Rapp right on newborn screenings

Two bills that recently passed the state House of Representatives Health Committee with bipartisan support should move quickly through the state Senate and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. At the same time, we agree wholeheartedly with House Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, who says House Bill 1715 and House Bill 1652 shouldn’t be needed in the first place. House Bill 1715 would add Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the program and House Bill 1652 would add Gaucher disease to the program. House Bill 1715 is sponsored by Republican Ann Flood, with bipartisan cosponsorship from Republican Bud ...

Our opinion: Keep bridge name close to home

Warren residents have a lot of ideas about what we should name the Third Avenue bridge. One resident who has received 150 signatures from city residents to rename the bridge in memory of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this year in Utah. Another suggestion is to name the bridge after the Blue Star Mothers in recognition of their work supporting local soldiers serving overseas. This may sound hypocritical for a city named after someone who never lived here, but in our opinion if we are going to honor someone by naming a bridge after them that person should have made a ...

Editor’s corner: Races for governor full of high-profile politicians

With just under a year to go, the races for governor are already grabbing a spotlight. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who at one time was a strong contender to be tapped as a vice presidential candidate with Kamala Harris, will be facing Republican Stacy Garrity. Unlike neighboring New York ...