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More than 30 years ago, a <em>Los Angeles Times</em> columnist decried the ignorance most Americans had about the rest of the world, describing us as 鈥渁 nation of no-nothings.鈥滻n the three decades since, our understanding of people and societies beyond our ...

Protect our freedoms: Let the sunshine in

The rights of free speech and a free press are historically and inextricably intertwined. Today and moving forward, these rights demand protection as much, if not more, than ever.Pennsylvania celebrates Sunshine Week March 13-19, and there is an excellent reason for choosing this timeframe.Our ...

Cheers & Jeers

<strong>Cheer:</strong> A new tenant is coming to Greene County Airport to expand offerings to the community. The addition of the Pittsburgh Soaring Association will provide flight instruction and other educational opportunities to those in the area interested in ...

As gas prices rise, remember local tourism

To resurrect a well-worn phrase, many people of this region are 鈥渟creaming bloody murder鈥 over the escalating price of gasoline and heating oil.In this free nation, they have a right to express their views and complain, although they should take care to ensure their opinions are built upon ...

In an interview with Reuters, Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin鈥檚 spokesman for decades, made a startling offer. Moscow could end the Ukraine war immediately, said Peskov, if four conditions were met.Ukraine should cease all military action, recognize Crimea as part of Russia, ...

Compulsive gamblers need help, resources

Like alcohol, gambling can inspire more than a little bit of ambivalence.In moderation, gambling can be a source of harmless fun, in the same way that a sip or two of an 鈥渁dult beverage鈥 can be a pathway to relaxation without causing the drinker any serious problem. And alcohol and gambling ...