Donald Trump, the former president, is known for a different tune than his Republican predecessor, Ronald Reagan. While Reagan believed in personal responsibility, Trump often dodges blame. When faced with legal issues, Trump points fingers. He's been convicted of 34 felonies related to hush money p
This week, the spotlight is on Dallas as voters prepare to weigh in on several charter amendments. The editorial board has been busy, offering their take on these proposed changes. Meanwhile, local cartoonists have been having a field day, with plenty of opinion pieces to inspire their work. The bi
Back in July, things got tougher for Donald Trump when Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee for 2024. A poll from the University of North Florida showed Trump ahead, but only by a slim margin. Fast forward to September, a new poll revealed Trump's lead was even thinner—just one point o
The recent death of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, has sparked mixed feelings across Lebanon and the Middle East. Some celebrate this event as a chance to free the country from Iran's grip and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Others worry about the potential backlash and increased bloodshed. For
Meet Stacy Hall, a candidate running for the Fairfax City Council. She believes that what matters most is not which political party you belong to, but what's best for the city. Stacy is interested in your thoughts as a neighbor, not your party affiliation. She was the first to speak at a recent meet
Hezbollah has faced many challenges since its founding in 1982. The group fought a long war with Israel, eventually liberating southern Lebanon in 2000. In 2005, Syria withdrew its troops from Lebanon under international pressure, leaving Hezbollah to fill the void. This wasn't easy, given Lebanon's
Imagine a bully who's been running amok for years. This isn't just any bully; they've got backers who supply them with weapons and money. Now, what if someone finally stood up to this bully and took them out? You'd think the problem would be solved, right? Not quite. That's similar to the situa
Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining traction with her economic plans, aiming to ease the financial strain on middle-and working-class families. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump and the Republicans started strong but lost ground by focusing on cultural wars and selecting a venture capital
Last Sunday, former President Trump made some bold statements about crime and policing at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. He suggested that just one “tough” hour of policing could put an end to crime. Trump believes police are being held back by restrictions, fearing they might lose their pensions, h
The FBI's recent data shows that crime in the US has kept falling in the first six months of 2024. Murders are down by 23% compared to the same period last year, while violent crimes fell by 10%. Rapes decreased by 18%, aggravated assaults by 8%, robberies by 14%, and property crimes by 13%. Th
