In this letter, we’ll explore the different types of laws, such as common law, the letter of the law, the spirit of the law, the law of the land, unwritten rules, and cultural laws. Let’s ...

I was delighted to read Eric Gabaourel’s recent piece regarding vehicular traffic in the French Quarter. It is long past time to have a conversation addressing the imbalance between vehicular ...

I read with great concern a recent report on the front page of the newspaper about the decline in trust in doctors and public health officials in Louisiana since the pandemic, and a concomitant ...

This support is not best left to individuals. I don’t have time or ability to find out what each of the supported organizations do. I don’t want to split up $5 and $20 checks to balance each ...

In a recent letter to the editor, the Ward 5 city councilor wrote, “It’s OK to vote no (April 9, 2025, Daily News of Newburyport).

STANTON — As I was driving back from town, I was listening to Fox News playing a clip of Sen. Chuck Schumer’s comment of President Donald Trump creating a firestorm with his tariffs.

Few would suggest Trump's politics are nothing short of chaotic and the most visible result is fueling chaos, fear and anxiety. This is intended, as Trump's real goal is destroying the checks and ...

“Yet the risk such livestock pose to the climate is undeniable: A single California cattle ranch emits as much methane annually as 165,000 cars.” (Op-Ed, Journal Star, March 31.) The science ...

I don't know whether it's sheer arrogance, blind stupidity or both, but when you find yourself at a record low approval rating like the Democratic Party, the last thing you need to do is "keep ...

U.S. farmers are struggling. Trump eliminated two programs that provide funds for U.S. food banks and schools to buy food from local farmers. He also cut international food programs that purchase ...