Opinion

Specifics on the recall issues and my supposed "political agenda"

Letters to the Editor May 2, 2026

I had unanswered concerns about the Rain Garden's construction, maintenance and long-range effectiveness. Others thought that it would not drain properly in floods and storms. Is it political to want to avoid a project that could become a liability? The paving project: I had concerns about the new product. Plus, the product we purchased was a proven one used at the junior high. Not inferior. Proven. Is pavement political? And regarding that bid policy, I brought it back before the board for reconsideration once I became board president, but they probably didn’t tell you ...

The difference between disagreement and misrepresentation

Editorials and columns May 2, 2026

I never imagined that serving on a local school board would come with this much attention—but here we are. I didn’t run for this position because I wanted a title or a platform. I ran because I care deeply about our kids, our schools, and the future of this community. As a mom, I ...

Are you willing to take our power back?

Editorials and columns May 1, 2026

Last week I read, "Anyone who is not outraged about what is happening in Washington right now is not paying attention.” I agree, but it should have said, “… What is NOT happening in Washington.” This year we will celebrate our 250th year of Independence, 250 years of the American ...

The political rift widens

Editorials and columns May 1, 2026

Politicians and political parties, when unconstrained by constitutional guardrails or statutory limits, have long demonstrated a remarkable ability to manipulate electoral rules to their advantage. Gerrymandering is among the most enduring and consequential examples of this practice. The ...

The Trump surveillance state

Editorials and columns May 1, 2026

The Fourth Amendment protects all persons from warrantless government searches and seizures of their persons, houses, papers and effects. It requires that warrants be supported by probable cause of crime and specifically describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. ...

Hospitals and insurers are getting rich off medical fraud

Editorials and columns April 30, 2026

Polls show Americans are angry -- and rightly so -- at accelerating medical bills. Meanwhile, the insurers and hospitals keep raking in record profits. UnitedHealthcare just reported jumbo profits so far in 2026, and in 2025 they recorded revenues of more than $400 billion. They are raking in profits from the $1.9 trillion in federal healthcare programs. Two of the largest "nonprofit" hospital chains, Kaiser Permanente and HCA Healthcare, recorded nearly $200 billion in assets at the end 2024. As Rep. Jason Smith, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, put it: "Hospitals are ...