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Opinion

Pope Francis leaves complex legacy

Editorial

Whether you are Catholic or not, Pope Francis will be remembered as a significant part of the early 21st century. Seen as a champion of the poor and downtrodden by many or a non-traditionalist by others, Pope Francis’ time as pope will leave a lasting legacy. Everything about Pope Francis ...

Delist the wolf

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: In response to Nancy Warren’s letter entitled “Wolf”. You state that “it is not the role of legislators to delist a species from the Endangered Species Act, but the responsibility of the USFWS”. The USFWS has attempted to delist the wolf in the lake states numerous times ...

Socialism

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: Dana VanEffen’s letter tries hard to separate socialism from Nazism, but her argument falls apart under even basic scrutiny. Yes, the term “Nazi” comes from National Socialist German Workers’ Party. And no, that wasn’t just empty branding. Hitler himself said, “I am a ...

Invest in our schools

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: “Why should we update the high school? It’s practically brand new.” “I can’t justify the cost of a new facility for sports—we should focus on curriculum.” Have you heard similar concerns about Bond Proposal II? I get it—these are valid points, and we’re talking ...