Opinion
Why Congress should assert itself
After weeks of being mostly sidelined by the Trump Administration, Congress made its way back into the public eye as a mid-March funding deadline approached.… Login to continue reading Login…
Poetic license and the meaning of spring
This time of year, I sometimes think of the poem “Pippa Passes” (1841) by Robert Browning. the year’s at the spring, and day’s at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Why Congress comes first in the Constitution
Something interesting happened as Republican U.S. House members who represent conservative districts returned to Washington after their recent break. As you may have seen or… Login to continue reading Login…
COMMENTARY: States of Denial: Government transparency spotty in the states, and worsening
BY MEGAN RHYNEVirginia Coaltion for Open Government As the director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government – a 29-year-old nonpartisan, nonprofit devoted to helping… Login to continue reading Login…
COMMENTARY: Shine light on unwelcome news and squash rumors
BY JIM PUMARLO Newspapers at their foundation provide a living history of their communities. The reports necessarily include a mixture of good news and bad… Login to continue reading Login…
Windshield wipers required on all vehicles
Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I have a question regarding windshield wipers. Do I have to install them on… Login to continue reading Login…
Sam the Soothsayer, out there saying soothes
INT. SPORTS BAR – DAY The joint is half full. Large screen televisions show various games. ROB PEREZ enters and sees SAM THE SOOTHSAYER sitting… Login to continue reading Login…
Making the news is making news
Print, radio or TV journalism is about reporting the news, not being the news. This week’s column is an exception. There are significant changes going… Login to continue reading Login…
Thank you and signing off as editor
Many of you may have heard over the past week that I am leaving the Plaindealer. It is true, this paper will be the last full paper I put together as the Editor of the St. James Plaindealer. You will see my name on a few of the articles in next week’s paper as I am helping create it during my last few days.
