Opinion
Fight or flee: A tale of two Congresswomen
Local columns
Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from Congress reveals that her tough-broad persona was very much an act. After she angered Donald Trump by demanding release of the Epstein files, she became target of the slings, arrows and threats unleashed by the president and his enforcers. Her ...
High court backs immigration judges in public speech case
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with immigration judges Friday, rebuffing the Trump administration for now in a case with possible implications for federal workers as the justices weigh expanding presidential firing power. The decision is a technical step in a long-running case, ...
Almanac for Dec. 20, 2025
Local columns
Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2025. There are 11 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States. Also on this date: In 1860, South Carolina ...
Not too late to spend money locally
Editorial
The Mining Journal Editorial Board typically uses this space on several occasions during the holiday season to remind local shoppers to strongly consider local businesses when playing the role of Santa Claus. That’s because for a lot of retailers, the holiday buying season represents a ...
What qualifies as scandalous behavior?
Letters to the Editor
The definition of “scandal” is not just a weird story that ends up in the headlines. Rather, the true meaning of the word, as defined by the church is, “anything that is put in the path of someone trying to live a holy, moral and decent life.” If this definition is true, consider what ...