To The Reader’s Forum: I would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of my friend and colleague, Jeff Kresge, who each year organizes a county-wide book challenge for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. Hosted at the Robert H. Jackson Center ...

Taxing the Rich is Wise Capitalism To the Reader’s Forum: I was driving the other day and saw an orange yard sign with a simple handwritten message; Tax the Rich. When I got home, I read an article on how 100 billionaire families had contributed $2.6 billion to politicians in 2024, 70% ...

Restore Protected Status To Afghan Refugees To The Reader’s Forum: The Trump Administration just revoked temporary protected status for more than 9,000 Afghan refugees living in the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced May 12th that conditions in Afghanistan ...

To The Reader’s Forum: What else is there to say? Donald J. Trump said the “Presidential Oath” at his inauguration, that he repeated slowly, pausing several times, to Chief Justice John Roberts, the words, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President ...

To The Reader’s Forum: As someone who’s proudly served the people of Jamestown and deeply cares about our city’s future, I’ve been reflecting on the tone of our politics lately — and frankly, I’m tired of the fear-mongering. Every day, I see outrage being used as a political ...

Dunkirk City Council Foiled By Empathy To The Reader’s Forum: Even as a long-time part-time local (Lakewood), I was startled by the egregious lack of empathy proudly displayed by the Dunkirk Council concerning a homeless man living in the city. Councilwoman Luczkowiak led off with ...