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A lesson in political thought

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Democrats smear the American political right as fascists and Nazis. How true is this, in point of fact? Benito Mussolini, founder of what we call fascism, regarded it as an organic, regional ideology. Specifically, in his era, post-World War I, it grew and developed as it did in Italy, becoming Italian fascism. What was called Nazism was Germany’s fascism. What became Japanese imperialism was Japan’s version. It’s harder for such extremist ideologies to sprout in countries like, say, the United States, where individual liberties are guaranteed by law. ...

What I’ve leaned in my 53 ... no, 54 years

Local Columns

So, today is my birthday. I know the date at the top of the page says it is Sunday. However, the newspaper comes out on Saturday ... my birthday. Oct. 18. If you’d have asked me long ago if I ever thought I would make it to 54, I probably would have responded, “no.” That number just seemed so far away. I couldn’t have envisioned myself being that age. Could any of us? I blinked. And now ... almost double nickels. You know, when my grandparents were double nickels, they looked a lot different than people today look when they are 55. Why is that? Their ...

Guest column/Government should stay out of contract negotiations

Local Columns

For decades, I had the privilege of serving as president and CEO of Eagle Manufacturing, a company based right here in West Virginia. Over those years, I understood the importance of sitting down together with my employees, talking through challenges and building trust over time. That approach worked for us, and it works for countless businesses across our state. That’s why I’m concerned about a new proposal in Washington called the Faster Labor Contracts Act. While its name makes it sound like common sense, the reality is that this legislation is unnecessary and could make ...

Let’s keep libraries strong

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Most members of the general population use libraries for various reasons. Some check out books for all ages including toddlers and older people. Some people visit a library for access to their internet resources. No matter how the public uses libraries in their area, it is important to keep these libraries open to the public. As a retired local history librarian at one of the branches of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County Ohio, I can attest to the importance of supporting the levy to keep libraries open to all people in Ohio and elsewhere. ...

Guest column/Some questions about city charter changes

Local Columns

I have read the proposed changes to the Steubenville City Charter mailed to registered voters in the city, not because none was mailed to me but only because my wife received hers, and certain parts have left me confused. The proposed amendment to Article II, Section 4 A 1 states that the mayor or members of council can, for certain reasons, be removed from office by “a majority vote of Four (4) members of council ...” as opposed to the existing language stating removal “by a majority vote of members of council ...” Does this change mean by a majority vote of all members of ...

Library levy earns support

Editorials

The system operated by the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is a true asset to residents across the region. One of the reasons it can provide the multitude of services it does is money generated from its 1-mill levy. The five-year issue, which generates approximately $1.5 million a year and represents one-third of the system’s revenue, is up for renewal on the Nov. 4 ballot, and voters should approve it. Libraries have traditionally been known as places where you can find books. Today’s libraries, however, offer much more. They are places where area residents ...