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Americans grow increasingly cynical

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In a 2011 Los Angeles Times column titled “When Unity Was All-American,” writer George Skelton marked the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor by recalling a time when Americans respected those whom they elected. “What I remember most,” he recalled about America during World War II, “are home-front adults pulling together, willing to sacrifice, committed to a common goal: victory. Gasoline, tires, meat, sugar and shoes, all rationed, and no one really griping. Government was the protector, not the enemy.” Last weekend saw the anniversary of D-Day, an occasion of mind-bending ...

Critics dead wrong about economy

Opinion

Last week’s blockbuster jobs report, with more than 265,000 jobs added when including upward employment revisions, was very welcome news to almost all Americans. The exception would be the economists of the left who throughout Donald Trump’s now-five-and-a-half years in the White House keep getting the economy dead wrong. Just a few months ago economists on the left, led by Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman, started warning of “stagflation,” a witch’s brew of high inflation and high unemployment at the same time. He wrote that “any statement that things aren’t as bad as ...

Military conflicts have consequences

Letters to the Editor

As Americans struggle with rising prices, it is becoming increasingly clear that the war with Iran is carrying significant economic consequences here at home. Higher energy costs have pushed up gasoline prices, increased transportation expenses, and contributed to inflation throughout the economy. Families are paying more not only at the pumps but also at grocery stores and for everyday goods and services. Businesses are feeling the effects as well. Uncertainty in global markets, disruptions to energy supplies, and rising costs have caused some employers to delay hiring and investment ...

College grads may need a future ‘pivot’

Editorials

Each year many thousands of America’s college students complete their studies and embark on professional careers, believing that the sky’s the limit, especially if they’ve worked hard to prepare for what lies before them. After all, again, this is America, the country with boundless opportunities for those dedicated to making those opportunities produce the optimum benefits available on their behalf. What else can be more clear on Graduation Day. Then, more quickly than most of those graduates can imagine, one year’s work experience has turned into two, then three, then four ...

U.K.’s exclusion of left-wing influencers

Opinion

The U.K. government banned left-wing influencers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from traveling to the country because they blame everything on the Jews — and, true to form, Uygur and Piker blamed the Jews. Uygur and Piker were to speak at a South by Southwest conference in London and participate in an event at the Oxford Union, when their visas were canceled. They immediately smelled a rat, and, as usual, one emanating from Jerusalem. “I’ve been banned for criticizing Israel,” Uygur posted on social media. “Are we free anymore? This is oppression of Western citizens by our own ...

Dog owners urged to control pets

Letters to the Editor

By Thomas Hand As Postmaster of Altoona, I would like to ask our residents who are dog owners to assist us during Dog Bite Awareness Month. Although this campaign is highlighted in June, please know your letter carrier practices dog bite awareness year-round. Even the most predictable pets can act unpredictably when defending territory or feeling startled. Because dogs rely on protective instincts, owners must manage their dogs during delivery times to prevent accidents. Keep your dog in a separate closed room before opening the front door. If you step outside, ensure the door is ...