Public meetings, open government

Tomorrow marks the start of Sunshine Week – a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of government secrecy. When running for office, most candidates say they want more transparency in government.

Will Trump really run in 2024?

Donald Trump says he has begun a political comeback campaign, telling the Conservative Political Action Conference that he's considering a third run for the presidency in 2024.

Why the Cuomo case drives Republicans crazy

Things are looking worse by the hour for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Recently, a fourth, and then a fifth, woman came forward to accuse him of inappropriate behavior.

Pope’s visit to Iraq was a good reminder

As Pope Francis landed in Baghdad after the short flight from Rome, I was reviewing his words from an evening prayer service he held last March. That night, you could hear Italian ambulance sirens go by – this was no escape from the pandemic reality we were all facing.

Keeping an eye on food could help with psoriasis

Dear Doctor: I'm 27 years old and have itchy skin that my doctor says is psoriasis. It's not all the time – it comes and goes. Sometimes it's bad, and other times it's not that noticeable. I've heard that what you eat matters. Can my diet help prevent or control the condition?

How close are we to the finish line?

With the number of COVID-19 vaccines on the rise and the number of active cases declining, it may be time for the Clinton City Council to set a goal for ending the local mask mandate. We are not saying it is time to stop wearing masks, but it would be nice to know what the benchmark is.

Canada sighs with relief after meeting

No fiery exchanges. No angry tweets. No insults. No bruised feelings. No problem.

White House in denial about border crisis

During the 2020 campaign, candidate Joe Biden promised to undo President Donald Trump's border security policies.

Let’s argue instead of judging

What any religious tradition ascribes as God's will is no “ concern of this Congress." New York Democrat Rep. Jerry Nadler, chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, said this on the House floor during debate over the euphemistically named Equality Act.

A negative impact on area schools

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two bills this week that has many school officials across the state concerned – including local school leaders who say the overall impact will be negative for Clinton Public Schools.