Opinion category, Page 68
Letter to the editor: Neglected incline area reflects badly on Pittsburgh
Recently, we took a dear friend visiting us from Norway to the Duquesne Incline to view “The ’Burgh” from Mt.Washington. We were disgusted; disgusted with the condition of the parking lot, walking along a narrow sidewalk next to busy Carson Street, and the rusting stairs and walkway to the incline...
Letter to the editor: Where is MAWC leadership?
By now, many have lodged complaints about their water bill, service, taste, interruptions and a litany of other reasons to be disgruntled. My plea here is a bit different. Have you tried to talk with anyone in leadership at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County? Do you know who runs...
Editorial: Pet owners suffered double loss from shocking charges
Pets are not just animals that live in our homes. For many people, their cats and dogs, birds and ferrets and other critters are a part of the family. There are 59.8 million American homes with at least one pet, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). And just...
Letter to the editor: Fighting tyranny again
Deservedly, Elon Musk has been receiving loud criticism from the media and the public at large. He continues to be the subject of scorn and condemnation. But in my opinion he is a puppet whose strings are being pulled by President Trump, a criminal who I believe is incompetent, cruel...
Jonah Goldberg: Trump’s economic philosophy that only a leftist could love
In an interview with Time magazine, President Trump explained how he approaches tariffs and trade negotiations. I use the word “explained” with some trepidation because explanations imply a certain delineation of reasoning, facts and logic along with opinion and perspective. If you ask me to explain my support for abolishing...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: TSA isn’t perfect, but it’s way better than the alternatives
Republican Sens. Mike Lee and Tommy Tuberville recently introduced the Abolish TSA Act of 2025, effectively calling for the privatization of airport security. Against the backdrop of DOGE and the elimination of longstanding institutions like the Department of Education and the U.S. Postal Service, it appears that if ever there...
Letter to the editor: Abrego Garcia dangerous test on what’s to come
On Kilmar Abrego Garcia, President Trump is lying on the facts and wrong on the law. The Supreme Court ordered Trump to return Abrego Garcia and make sure that each deportee gets his day in court, as is our law. America does not deport people to prison without a hearing....
Letter to the editor: Political committees have too much power
I’m writing to express my concern with the behavior of local political committees during this primary season. Instead of focusing on endorsing the most qualified, community-minded candidates, these committees seem more interested in protecting their own influence and engaging in political favoritism. It’s frustrating to watch strong, principled candidates be...
Editorial: What’s up with Westmoreland County Prison numbers?
Westmoreland County Prison’s population has been on the rise. The jail has a capacity of 720. Last week, there were 708 inmates. It isn’t an anomalous spike. The March population averaged 695 inmates. That was up 11% from 2024. More inmates are being admitted than released. This isn’t a universal...
Letter to the editor: Leaderless Democrats
Instead of learning from their drubbing in November’s elections, the leaderless Democrats have become the party of hate, resist and hypocrisy. During President Biden’s four years, they told us the border was secure, even closed, while tens of thousands of unvetted illegals marched into our country. They said they couldn’t...
Letter to the editor: PBM reform a bipartisan issue
The executive order signed by President Trump April 15, takes a step toward addressing the opaque and anticompetitive practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). While this is an important development, it’s important to recognize that PBM reform is supported by both parties in Congress. PBMs are intermediaries between insurers, drug...
Kadida Kenner: State government can secure our access to the ballot
The federal SAVE Act would impose barriers to voting that could effectively disenfranchise millions, particularly married women, and disproportionately Black and brown people across the country. The anti-voter bill, teetering on a poll tax, has already passed in the U.S. House. Now we await the U.S. Senate’s vote to determine...
Jonathan Levin: What the tomato teaches us about free trade
Most tomatoes from Mexico will face a 21% tariff effective July 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce said recently. Ironically, the “love apple” may be the perfect illustration of how trade contributes to economic prosperity — and of the folly of President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies. First and foremost, the...
Letter to the editor: Coverage of anti-Trump protests lacking
It is perplexing that the April 6 edition of the Tribune-Review gave an inordinate amount of coverage to several President Trump supporters hanging out in a barbershop, when comparative coverage of an anti-Trump protest by some 600 people at the Westmoreland County Courthouse was given almost 50% less space. Further,...
Letter to the editor: Sheridan for Franklin Regional school board
As a 2020 graduate of the Franklin Regional School District, I am writing to endorse Amy Sheridan for a seat on the school board. During my time at Franklin Regional, I participated in many extracurricular activities that were made possible by the parents who supported them. One of those parents...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County Council should pass air permit fee hike
We know that Pittsburgh and Allegheny County suffer from pollution. Air quality — especially in the Mon Valley — is among the worst in the nation. That’s largely due to industrial facilities like U.S. Steel, which frequently violates air quality standards. The Allegheny County Health Department is the government agency...
Editorial: What can Pittsburgh learn from Green Bay and the NFL Draft?
Hosting a large sporting event can be a shiny brass ring that cities are eager to grasp. Sometimes it’s scored by merit. If your baseball team makes it to October, your city could be home to the World Series. Check off opponents along the way, and the puck could drop...
Letter to the editor: Law and disorder
We live in a land of laws and disorder. A land where the rich and powerful answer to a different code of laws. One needs to look no further than the broad pardon powers of the president of the United States. Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 establishes the president’s...
Letter to the editor: Republican women guided truth and common sense
Way back in the ’70s, Morris Albert had a hit song titled “Feelings.” It’s the background music that plays in my brain as I read some of the letters to the editor. I play a little game called Name the Gender of the Writer Without Looking. And I’ve become quite...
Leon Ford: Pittsburgh’s political divide shouldn’t break our bonds — a call for collaborative leadership
As Pittsburgh’s mayoral race heats up, a growing divide is surfacing — not just between candidates, but between neighbors, friends and even longtime community collaborators. We’re witnessing respected leaders fall out, meaningful partnerships dissolve and years of trust unravel over political affiliation. This isn’t new. We’ve seen it before —...
Scott L. Bohn: Equipping first responders for the age of synthetic opioids
When I started my career in law enforcement, I took an oath to serve and protect my community. Now I see that oath being lived by my fellow law enforcement colleagues throughout Pennsylvania. Members of the Pennsylvana Chiefs of Police Association represent every type of community throughout the commonwealth —...
Letter to the editor: In praise of columnist’s fair look at prisons
Thank you, Lori Falce, for an informative and balanced column on prisons, the Constitution and choices we, as the citizenry, allow our country to make (“Prisons, private prisons and foreign prisons,” April 18, TribLive). How refreshing; just information, no digs at anyone, no name calling! Vickie Oles Ligonier...
Letter to the editor: Pecarchik is most qualified to be register of wills
I am voting for Katie Pecarchik for register of wills in the May primary. She is the person most qualified for this position, with 21 years experience. She gracefully returned from retirement and changed her party to Republican after the county commissioners asked her to clean up Sherry Hamilton’s disaster;...
Letter to the editor: Political song and dance
Ever notice how politics makes people break out in song? Maybe that only happens in Broadway musicals. Anyway, no other American presidency has made me feel as tuneful as now. I have a song in my heart, and I want in the worst way to belt it out. It’s called...
Editorial: The Webb Telescope is making incredible discoveries. It may go dark
Even in the depths of space, there’s no escape from politics. The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is parked 1 million miles away. In the nearly three years since it became operational, “Webb,” as it’s called, has made some incredible findings. Webb uses infrared scanning to show how stars...
