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Opinion

Saturday is Flag Day marking adoption of Old Glory

Editorial

Old Glory. For many of us in Superiorland and, indeed, elsewhere, our flag is an all-but sacred symbol of sacrifice and freedom. Many of us fly the flag at our homes or places of business. And units of government at all levels typically have flags placed near the entrance to buildings and ...

Los Angeles riots may encourage illegal immigrants to self-deport

Columns

"How'm I doin'?" the late New York Mayor Ed Koch used to ask constituents on his travels through the city. President Donald Trump, in the opinion of most Americans, is doin' pretty well. His job approval, which jutted downward after he announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2, has ...

LA is not on fire, to Trump’s regret

Columns

The president is doing his best to inflame passions within and at California. Calling in the National Guard against the governor's wishes is a provocation. Sending in Marines to add drama to his show is an insult as well as incitement. The Marines are not a fashion accessory. They are trained ...

Reading is important all year long

Letters To The Editor

A recent editorial by The Mining Journal Editorial Board emphasized the importance of reading and encouraged community involvement in summer reading programs at local libraries. We strongly agree and applaud The Mining Journal for supporting libraries and their programs. The Literacy Legacy ...

Abrego Garcia was never simply a ‘Maryland father’

Columns

For a while, the favored moniker for Kilmar Abrego Garcia in the media was "Maryland father." Abrego Garcia was indeed living in Maryland and was indeed a father, but this wasn't what was the most distinctive thing about him. There are hundreds of thousands of fathers living in the state who ...

New York Times on Trump calling the National Guard to Los Angeles

Columns

The National Guard is typically brought into American cities during emergencies such as natural disasters and civil disturbances or to provide support during public health crises — when local authorities require additional resources or manpower. There was no indication that was needed or ...