Opinion

EDITORIALS


Hope for cooperation: But be braced for more division in Washington

Americans should cross their fingers that Democrats and Republicans will work together to find solutions to the nation’s problems.


Temporary setback: Companies should continue their space ventures

Last week, private-sector space exploration suffered a double blow.



Veterans’ sacrifice: A town meeting explores the real cost of freedom

Telling their stories will be a distinguished panel of veterans.



 Gov. Tom Corbett gets emotional as he concedes the election to Tom Wolf at the Omni William Penn in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Corbett’s undoing: A term of disappointment begets a historic ending

Gov. Tom Corbett’s performance in office was so timid that he gave allies few reasons to back him.



Across the country: Voter discontent fed Republican gains in Congress

Multiple surveys showed that most voters believe the country is on the wrong track.


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David Shribman



David M. Shribman: The more things change

Tuesday’s elections are important — to the Congress, to the president, to the 2016 aspirants for the White House, to the country.


 

Brian O'Neill



Brian O’Neill: Forget the governor, the Legislature rules

I miss voting booths. I really wanted a curtain around me Tuesday morning so I could cry privately.


 

Tony Norman



Tony Norman: Catcalls video shows males’ ugly side

Viral video showing street harassment of a woman in New York City gives honest, unflattering depiction of many men.


 

Sally Kalson



Health care sabotage 101

The GOP, not a botched website, is the real obstacle.


 

Reg Henry



Reg Henry: A tale of two loafers to keep you on your toes

What if a grown man wore mismatched loafers (tasseled and non-) to the office one day? He’d get a column about life’s meaning out of it.


 

Dan Simpson



Dan Simpson / OK, winners, get to work

Our elected officials owe us smart policies and a functioning government.


 

Jack Kelly



Jack Kelly: Democrats deal race card

Democrats and their allies in the news media foment race hatred for political gain.


 

Ruth Ann Dailey



Ruth Ann Dailey: Inconvenience or death — that is the question

Beware Ebola solons who act without doubt. Isn’t the more admirable person one who makes respect for fellow citizens the top priority?


 

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