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Publishers Perspective: Life Is Full Of Challenges

Josh Warburton - June 6, 2026

Publishers Perspective

Publishers Perspective: Life Is Full Of Change

Howard Sierer

Publishing On My Own Now

Lisa Rutherford

So Long…It’s Been A Good Ride

Do political endorsements by newspapers have much impact? While some people study polls, I watch editorial pages for insight.

Candidates peddle their papers

Guest Contributor - February 29, 2020

Many seek to replace the caucus with a “drive-by.” If your state has a caucus, do not sign any petition to place any candidate on a ballot.

Caucus states inhibit “drive-by” voting

Guest Contributor - February 27, 2020

Even though I’m on record believing that Bernie would crash in November, here’s how Bernie can beat Trump.

Here’s how Bernie can beat Trump! (Possibly. Theoretically.)

Dick Polman - February 26, 2020

There’s blood in the water and these seasoned candidates smell it, which means that despite his money Bloomberg is in an untenable position.

It’s shark week in South Carolina, and Bloomberg is the chum

Ed Kociela - February 25, 2020

The possibility of Bernie riding a wave of discontent to the nomination has induced a panic that his candidacy will produce an electoral disaster.

Trump-style payback for Bernie

Guest Contributor - February 24, 2020

In 1996, President Clinton signed the “Welfare to Work” bill. But food stamps are getting new Trump administration rules effective in April.

Restoring the path from welfare to work

Howard Sierer - February 23, 2020

Buttigieg suggested a new visa to fast-track legal immigrants into communities that need to stimulate their population growth.

Buttigieg’s bad immigration idea

Joe Guzzardi - February 22, 2020

I never thought I’d feel sorry for a billionaire, but watching Mike Bloomberg getting beat up in the Democrat debate Wednesday night was almost tragic.

Poor Mike

Michael Reagan - February 21, 2020

Was Nixon impeached? Most hold that since he resigned, he therefore was not impeached. But they omit the House vote 12 days after he resigned.

Was Nixon impeached?

Harold Pease - February 20, 2020

Amy Klobuchar does not necessarily have the best path to the White House. However, among all Democrats seeking the presidency, she has the most paths.

Sooner or later, Klobuchar will take the prize

Peter Funt - February 19, 2020

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