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Opinion

Where’s the beef?

Letters

Now that President Trump has signed Presidential Executive Orders ending “transgenderism” in sports, the military and gender re-assignment surgery on minors, it would be a good time for UPMC to redirect their massive transgender surgery and support network to “beefing” up their ...

Shooting on Fifth Avenue

Letters

In his first campaign, Trump bragged that he could shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue and he wouldn’t lose any voters. Well, guess what, he is in the process of “shooting” our democracy in full view and his toadies are just standing on the sidewalk applauding. As the courts ...

Big brother

Letters

“Big Brother” has finally arrived. And his name is Elon Musk. While you all know by now who Elon Musk is, you might not be familiar with “Big Brother.” He is a fictional character in George Orwell’s novel 1984. This book (published in 1949) tells the futuristic story of a ...

Communities should share ‘love’ for United Way’s hard work

Editorials

Two local businesses are back to helping an important organization serve the essential needs of many other important organizations. The “Cup of Love” and “Pint of Love” fundraisers have become something of a tradition for Williamsport and surrounding communities. We are thankful that ...

We won’t be a ‘bird town’

Letters

Regarding the city of Williamsport adopting initiatives to be considered a “Bird Town Pennsylvania,” how does the city, in good conscience, see putting these initiatives in place without addressing the biggest threat to birds – outdoor (not just feral) cats? Many wildlife and humane ...

Labor nominee a threat to right to work

Other Commentaries

Given the salacious allegations against some of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations, it is understandable how secretary of labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer has mostly flown under the radar. But from a policy perspective, Chavez-DeRemer’s voting record is concerning—especially ...