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Other voices: Hungary shows power of voting

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Whether you loved him or hated him, you cannot deny the influence Viktor Orban has had on the world during his time in politics — nor the iron grip he had on his own country’s electoral machine. And yet, on Sunday, the people of Hungary decided that, after 16 years in office, enough was enough. Despite time as — at first — a popular incumbent followed by time as — at second — an authoritarian who bent the system to give himself every edge to stay in power…in the end, none of it mattered. The election in Hungary shows that the will of the people remains ...

Post-COVID, the world is still trying to catch its breath

Local Commentaries

We talk about recovery as though it’s something everyone experiences the same way. That’s not true. In many places, recovery never came. Food costs more. Medicine costs more. And for millions of people, just getting through the day is still a struggle. I’ve been in those places. I’ve watched women dig into a dry riverbed to find a little muddy water, scoop it up, and carry it home on top of their heads. Not because it was clean and not because it was enough, but because it was something. And I learned something in those moments. When the well runs dry or the pump ...

Our opinion: Water investments are critical

Our Opinion

For weeks the 626 residents of Tidioute have lived under a boil water order. An advisory was originally issued March 18 and later reissued on April 6 after conditions within the system failed to stabilize. At the center of the advisory is a reported loss of positive water pressure, caused by low levels in a municipal storage tank. The problem stems from a combination of system leaks and filtration challenges. Leaks can reduce pressure and strain the system, while filtration issues may contribute to periods of cloudy water, known as high turbidity. Elevated turbidity can interfere ...

Daffodils, omelets and Rosemary Clooney

Local Commentaries

Is it finally Spring? I think Mother Nature might have made up her mind. She has been sort of a brat about it: “Oh let’s give them a nice day that soars above 78 degrees but plunges them down to 19 overnight. And tomorrow, bright sunshine but keep it at a high of 36. That should keep them guessing.” We’ve been guessing alright. I don’t know whether to leave the house in a black down winter jacket, a cardigan sweater or a striped summer tee top. I still have both boots and flip-flops by the front door. I don’t understand how the daffodils and jonquils have put up with it. ...

Our opinion: Local foundation fills a niche

Our Opinion

The White Cane Foundation’s partnership with Global Vision 2020 won’t help everyone with vision issues in Warren County. But we are certain that the new program will fill a niche in our community - and commend the foundation’s board for their work doing so. Global Vision 2020 is training local members and volunteers of the White Cane Foundation to provide basic vision screenings and low-cost custom reading glasses within the community. Recently area residents had the opportunity to receive a basic vision screening and, if appropriate, be fitted for custom reading glasses ...

Our opinion: Natural gas still piece of puzzle

Our Opinion

As often as we’ve editorialized about the interconnectedness between affordable energy and the successes and opportunities American families may enjoy, world events unfortunately can bring that interconnectedness into sharper focus. “Global instability is a stark reminder that energy security is national security,” Pat Henderson, vice president of communications and government affairs at the Marcellus Shale Coalition, said. “America, and Pennsylvania in particular, is uniquely positioned to lead with abundant, responsibly produced natural gas that keeps energy reliable and ...