Re: “US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine” [April 18, Nation & World]: The U.S. veto of Palestinian statehood is disappointing... Read More
Opinions
Opinion: I’ve am a caregiver for my family members with dementia. My mantra helps me cope.
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I wrote last summer in The San Diego Union-Tribune about my caregiving experiences with my mother while she had dementia. A great-nephew responded to me... Read More
Two dark clouds, under-mentioned by politicians, are forming on America’s horizon. They are the housing crisis and the growing threat of electricity shortages. The housing... Read More
The most anticipated first-round series of the NBA playoffs is here: the Lakers versus the defending champion Denver Nuggets. LeBron James’ squad was swept by... Read More
Regime change in Iran – News-Herald
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Every approach to curtailing Iran from its threats and behavior toward Israel and other countries has failed. In 2023, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on Islamic... Read More
Ranked-choice voting: It’s worth a try
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Re: “Why we’re in favor of ranked-choice voting and even-year elections” [April 15, Opinion]: I have two reactions to this op-ed. First: Assuming the writers... Read More
Re “To thrive, San Diego needs to preserve, create community-based cultural infrastructure” (April 10): The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego must correct this misleading... Read More
Up close & personal with Dukakis in ’88 race
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Here’s a Mike Dukakis story. It came back to me last week following the honoring of the former three-term governor and presidential candidate at Northeastern... Read More
The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president hadn’t started this week, and already Donald Trump found himself behind bars. It wasn’t a good... Read More
For Israel and Ukraine alike, US support is proving unreliable and inadequate – News-Herald
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After Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on Israel Saturday, President Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “You got a win. Take the win.”... Read More