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Opinion

Let’s make the members of Congress do their jobs

Letters to the Editor

DEAR EDITOR: Now comes the new year dragging behind it all the problems of past years to bedevil the hopes of millions of citizens. The millstones round our necks might be removed by Americans raising Cain with Congress to grow spine enough to recover its Constitutionally authorized powers. ...

There are times to put down cellphones

Editorials

The year opened with what could be one of the most horrifying videos of 2026. At 1:30 a.m. in a basement bar at a Swiss ski resort, flames started dancing on the ceiling. Instead of rushing upstairs to flee the room, many celebrants lifted their cellphones toward the blaze, eager to record the ...

Do we really need a state income tax anymore?

Letters to the Editor

DEAR EDITOR: Ohio has gradually become the land of tax and spend. In 1971, the year before the state income tax appeared on the ballot, the entire state functioned on tax collections amounting to $1.6 billion. In 2024, tax collections mushroomed to $26.3 billion. The state income tax alone ...

The office pool for the new year

Editorials

1. On Jan. 1, 2027, Joe Biden will be a. A criminal defendant in a case brought by the Trump DOJ. b. Generally regarded as smarter than he appears to be today. c. Gone from this vail of tears. d. In hospice. 2. On Jan. 1, 2027, Donald Trump will still be a. Blaming JD Vance for ...

Sound off!

Letters to the Editor

To remove the Cortland mayor, be sure to vote “NO” in the recall election. Don’t be confused by the ballot wording. The ballot asks whether you want the mayor to continue to serve — yes or no. So to remove the mayor, you need to vote “NO” indicating that you do not want the mayor to ...

It was the most shameful day in American history

Editorials

Five years ago last Tuesday was the most shameful day in American history. We must not allow Trump to persuade America that it did not happen or that he was innocent, or let him deflect the nation’s attention from the fifth anniversary of what occurred that day. Less than three weeks ago, ...