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Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Q: When is a bridge not a bridge? A: When Jesuit High says so

by Bart Everson April 29, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Here’s help sorting out May 4 millage for parks — and be sure to vote!

Lingering questions about governance and how the money should be divided
by Bill Ives and Julianna D. Padgett April 25, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Big ‘green’ mistake: dumping sewage in wetlands carries hidden costs

Confusion at the heart of wastewater discharge experiment
by Ed Bodker April 22, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Rep. Richmond should co-sponsor the Medicare for All Act

by Frances Gill April 18, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Soros accepts Ridenhour Prize for Courage in an age of lies

Ron Ridenhour's letter changed the history of a war.
by The Editors April 17, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Misconduct by prosecutors is rampant — how do we deter it?

Orleans DA's office among worst offenders
by Mike Fawer April 11, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB owes America—and our kids—smarter stewardship of school buildings

Diverting money from maintenance is a truly bad idea.
by Lona Edwards Hankins April 8, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

When is Cantrell going to stop cuddling with the pro-monument crowd?

Keep them here — and keep them off pedestals.
by Lt. Col. Richard Westmoreland (Ret.) April 4, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Racist police violence: two very different cities with something in common

Shameful record of torture and killings by cops here and in Chicago
by Flint Taylor April 1, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Student testing for the 21st century: finding alternatives to forced choice

Better options are out there, or on the way.
by Folwell Dunbar March 27, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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