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Certain terms are seemingly being used to frighten people [letter]
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (235+ words) Lately I have noticed a considerable increase in the use of the terms “socialism,” “democratic socialism” and “communism” in our political discussions. I wonder whether some of this language is intended less to describe policies accurately and more to frighten…...
Cal Thomas’ column on socialism avoids an important comparison [letter]
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (167+ words) I’m responding to Cal Thomas’ syndicated column, “Testimonies from people who have lived under socialism,” which was published in the Aug. 9 Perspective section. Thomas begins with what he calls a “truism”: People embracing socialism have never lived under it, or…...
The world’s happiest countries have the qualities of democratic socialism [letter]
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) In a column published in the Aug. 2 Perspective section, Bloomberg columnist Allison Schrager asks, “Americans are richer than ever — why are we so angry?” It’s a good question. Our two major political parties promote policies to reduce the cost of…...
Mock constitutional convention in August will showcase how our democracy works [letter]
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) LancasterOnline As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we find ourselves living through a time of highly polarized politics. In an effort to demonstrate that we can move beyond the division and we…...
Student protests show how schools are failing kids [letter]
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) LancasterOnline After reading an LNP | LancasterOnline article concerning the student protests and the punishment some of them received (â3 Lancaster County schools issue detentions to students who walked out of class to protest ICE,â March 2), I must say it…...
Student protests show how schools are failing kids
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) LancasterOnline After reading an LNP | LancasterOnline article concerning the student protests and the punishment some of them received (â3 Lancaster County schools issue detentions to students who walked out of class to protest ICE,â March 2), I must say it…...
Thoughts on US-Iran war, Marc Thiessen and the GOP [letter]
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) LancasterOnline The disdain and contempt that President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and many members of the GOP seemingly have for their fellow citizens was on full display in columns by The Washington Postâs Marc Thiessen about the…...
Thoughts on Trump’s handling of the Iran war so far [letter]
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) In addition to the Iran war’s $1 billion a day cost, the consumer costs of President Donald Trump’s unconventional war are skyrocketing. On March 6, Trump demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender. Recently, in a 180-degree turn, he said he awaited Iran’s unified proposal…...
More thoughts on Iran following Clark’s insightful column [letter]
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) It was really refreshing to read the column by Richard D. Clark, “An American in Iran: Personal perspective of Iranian people, culture, history,” in the March 29 LNP | LancasterOnline Perspective section. Clark discussed his personal connection to Iran through his wife and…...
Critical of Congress; reader wants LNP print size increased: Letters to the Editor for April 7, 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) Thanks to the leadership of my state representative, Nikki Rivera, I was notified of the public hearing of the Public Utilities Commission on … At Congressman Lloyd Smucker’s recent community forum to discuss the federal budget, I had the opportunity to…...