‘For weeks now, it has been evening’

Pope Francis in an empty St. Peter’s Square in the dark and rain – for many, it was one of the most memorable images of the early COVID-19 shutdown.That was five years ago now. The footage of the Pope offered us a chance to stop and reflect on what was happening and what it might mean.

Wendell changed the color of baseball

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The ball clubs have departed their springtime nests, pennant hopes are flowering like daffodils, the ancient game is springing to life again. For even the lowliest teams – maybe including your favorite – the future seems improbably bright at this juncture of the season.

Masters of fate or unmoored underlings?

The words “The president of the United States has essentially declared war on the rule of law in America,” is from J. Michael Luttig, a widely respected former conservative federal judge. His alarm, on MSNBC, is no exaggeration.

Lucky to Live in Clinton? Yep

Normally a column such as this or an editorial is just one person’s opinion – the big honking word at the top of this page indicates it as just so.

Trump: Determinded, defiant, dangerous

Tom Homan, the White House “border czar,” told Fox News that the Trump administration would defy any federal judge who tries to block the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members. “We’re not stopping,” Homan said. “I don’t care what the judges think.

Certain things need to be said

There comes a time when a person needs to state their opinion. There are situations from time to time when foolishness runs rampant and enough is enough.Councilman Ernie Dowdell had one of those moments during Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting.

Trump is better off than his opponents

There are a lot of questions these days about poll numbers, both President Donald Trump’s and those of his Democratic opponents. First, job approval. The president’s rating has tipped slightly underwater, by 0.4%, in the RealClearPolitics average of polls.

The pain of Hamas hostage families

WASHINGTON – “Good morning. I’m Kathryn, what’s your name?” It was a natural enough question – at that awkward part of a meeting where we knew the vaguest things about one another.I knew he had a family member being held by Hamas. He knew I cared enough to listen to him.I wanted to put him at ease.

Donald Trump is two presidents in one

Donald Trump is a singular figure in United States political history – an elitist at war with the country’s elite, a beneficiary of the American commercial system who is resentful of the institutions that created the nation’s economic power, a president who is reshaping American history despite his...

Economic development is critical

True economic development is not as easy as it sounds. There are a vast number of factors that go into getting a deal done and keeping everyone happy in the process.It’s certainly not easy. Think of it like a successful marriage where both partners are happy with their decision.