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OP-ED: Why we gravitate to conspiracy theories

As a young musician who came into adulthood during the 1960s and 1970s, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what the lyrics of songs meant.OK, let me clarify that I’m not talking about the old country songs where the girl cheated on her boyfriend, his truck broke down, and his dog ran ...

OP-ED: Trump’s trials will be a step toward truth

ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a little hard to recall now, but last year, Donald Trump was in eclipse. In July 2022, half of GOP primary voters expressed a desire to move on from Trump. His anointed candidates fared poorly in November, and even some of his most ardent backers, including the Murdochs, were eyeing ...

Another day. Another indictment. Another act!

One day last week, I can’t remember which one, Donald Trump didn’t get indicted!Otherwise, the book they keep throwing at him – gets more dog-eared daily.I think itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ getting interesting because the more prosecutors prosecute him, the more he screams heÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ the target of abuse. HeÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ...

OP-ED: Scams against old people are a scourge of our society

I oversaw the care of an elderly friend in his last years. Up until age 86, Frank was pretty much in control. But then he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease and the drugs greatly sapped powers that old age had already altered. The telephone became his conduit to the outside world.Scammers ...

A summer of violence in the county

This week nine decades ago Fayette County was on fire. The immediate cause of the unrest was union busting. The effect was widespread lethal disorder.“Notwithstanding the earnest desire of the mine workers to preserve peace in Fayette County, it had been evident that the H.C. Frick Coal and ...