In years past, the ideological divide on the country’s highest court was a less severe, but nonetheless ever-present, reality with conservative thought espousing “originalism” and supposedly hallowed traditions, and with liberals reaching for new and more just norms for all of the American people.
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8/2/22
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For Wayne and Susquehanna county, PA, my state house representative, Jonathan Fritz, is hosting a concealed-gun seminar on October 14.
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10/5/22
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Politics and justice
Despite being charged with crimes in Florida, Georgia, New York and the nation’s capital, Donald Trump has every right to run for president—and citizens have …
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8/23/23
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REALLY, RIVER REPORTER? Instead of explaining and expanding on the issues presented by the mailer, readers are subjected to a purported “attack” by the “klan,” which is …
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11/14/23
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Appalled by the amount of plastic packaging that enters your life? Virtually all that packaging is deliberately designed to be used once, then thrown away—which is why we have a …
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11/14/23
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The recent (November 9-15) letters to the editor regarding the current kerfuffle over the Highland supervisor election reminded me of the word “dudgeon,” and the internet gave me this …
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11/14/23
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A thought: consequent upon the Dobbs ruling that the federal government lacks the Constitutional power to regulate abortion, should not the Hyde Amendment and other restrictions on coverage for …
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3/12/24
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I doubt that many are aware that there has been a purge of sorts going on lately at Sullivan County Public Health Services. The “code of conduct” makes it a lot easier to investigate and fire people, and yes, it does sound a bit medieval.
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12/6/22
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Beyond ending life, murder has little to do with making a compelling argument for anything. It certainly does not lend any moral justification to a dispute.
In the case of Israel’s …
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By JOHN PACE
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11/14/23
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Pride Month is a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and their contributions in building a better, stronger economy—and it’s also a reminder of the progress we are still fighting to achieve.
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6/15/22
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Stay the course
With the upcoming elections a little over three weeks away, I am writing to urge voters considering the candidates for Pike County Commissioner to continue to support and reelect …
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10/24/23
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Regarding the reduction in school funding in Assembly District 121, proposed by NYS Gov. Kathy Hochul in her executive budget:
Under the governor’s current proposal, over 50 percent …
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1/31/24
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This year, beautification on Main Street in Callicoon was sponsored by the Callicoon Kiwanis, which contributes thousands of dollars for the youth in our area.
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12/1/22
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There is a response deadline of 9/12/22 to the Dept. of Ed.'s proposed changes for the Title IX section of the 1972 civil rights legislation. No congressional oversight is planned.
Their …
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9/8/22
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While researching for my biography of Catskill fly-tier Rube Cross I recently came across the July 20, 2023 article written by Kim Simons about her relatives who owned the Lew Beach Villa.
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1/31/24
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It has been one year since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, igniting a blaze that the people of Darlington Township, PA, and …
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2/20/24
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Response from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
Dear Mr. Brittenham and Ms. Summers,
I am responding to your letter of February 5, 2024, in which you express several concerns …
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2/20/24
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I am running for state representative to effect change and return our commonwealth to our founding principles.
Like many Americans, I have become disenchanted with political party games …
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3/5/24
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I read with interest your article about Glenn Pontier being selected for deputy supervisor. Two things came immediately to my mind.
The first was the high quality of journalism that was featured …
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2/20/24
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Every time you go to the grocery store, you can’t escape coming home with tons of packaging.
Packaging constitutes a staggering 40 percent of New York State’s waste stream. …
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3/5/24
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