Exploring bias Biases, we all have them; some we are aware of, some not. And it feels good to feed these biases; it’s just human… Continue reading
I always look forward to Pat Neal’s column. He provides historical and human interest aspects of the area. More importantly, he critiques the decisions made… Continue reading
When has scapegoating a group of people ended well? I’m writing in response to the letter suggesting that the unvaccinated are holding us hostage. Similarly… Continue reading
No matter who gets your vote, free, fair, accessible, safe and transparent elections are the sacred basis of our democracy. Voting rights should be the… Continue reading
So here we are again. On the verge of locking up and locking down. Our children. Your children. Missing out on some of the best… Continue reading
Democracy is not a partisan philosophy, and it’s not an economic system. It’s a form of government that our freedom-loving people have fought and died… Continue reading
On Sept. 11, 2001, the world watched aghast as the Twin Towers were toppled in a terrorist attack. A worldwide manhunt began for the alleged… Continue reading
Terrifying day Jan. 6, 2021, was a terrifying day for a nation that professes commitment to principles of justice, the Constitution and the rule of… Continue reading
an attack on our Capitol to circumvent our presidential election.… Continue reading
It’s time our health department started making COVID-19 decisions based on hospitalizations not on the number of cases. This is the real impact on the… Continue reading
Kudos to the writer of the Dec. 19 letter “Salmon Restoration,” calling out columnist Pat Neal for his persistent negativity about all involved in salmon… Continue reading
It is good to see one person with the courage to vote his convictions. I am proud of Senator Joe Manchin. I am 97 years… Continue reading
I was very upset after reading a Sunday paper rant about all the kittens being dumped on Ediz Hook. I wonder if people are aware… Continue reading
One of the articles in the Dec. 13 issue of People magazine focused on acknowledging and applauding some of America’s teachers for their work. I… Continue reading
“Southern border” (PDN, Dec. 9) is a classic case of the ‘pot calling the kettle black.’ The letter paints the Biden/Harris administration as vindictive and… Continue reading
Enough is enough. Trump is now revealed as an anti-democratic wannabe dictator by the Jan. 6 commission. How can a twice impeached, draft dodging, tax… Continue reading
In a column, Cal Thomas asks whether Vice President Harris will be held accountable for violating the Hatch Act. And while he answers his own… Continue reading
It was dismaying to see the PDN give space today to the opinions of Pat Neal and his alternative universe of salmon restoration. Pat offers… Continue reading
Showed compassion Kudos to Captain Ben Stamper, of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, who was willing to inform my sister and me of our brother’s… Continue reading
Think back, if you can, to the days after 9/11. You could not find an American flag to buy. The country was united, the likes… Continue reading