Our Opinion From Lawrence Com Editorial Board
The Lawrence Com editorial board led by Mitchel Olszak and Nancy Bergey presents a concise stance on local governance and community concerns, urging practical solutions and responsible leadership. The piece reflects enduring values and calls for civic engagement.
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Mitchel Olszak
Nancy Bergey
Gerrymandered Map Shields GOP Incumbents in Harrisburg
The article argues that one party control in Harrisburg produced a redistricting plan that heavily protects Republican members of Congress. It characterizes the process as bare knuckle politics and a masterful example of gerrymandering, prioritizing party gains over competition.
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Harrisburg
Congress
Gerrymandering poisons Pennsylvania politics and districts
The piece denounces redistricting as a partisan, self serving process in Harrisburg that protects incumbents like Lou Barletta and pits Democrats such as Jason Altmire and Mark Critz against one another. It argues districts ignore regional interests, weaken voices like Lawrence County’s, and fuel partisan hostility. It urges voters to demand reform and place people first.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lou Barletta
Barletta
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre
Commonwealth
Congress
Jason Altmire
Mark Cruz
Lawrence County
Washington
The People Speak Editor on Cold Hearted Politics
A reader compares contemporary conservative Republican policies to Ebenezer Scrooge, arguing that supporters may be kind outside politics yet back agendas harming the poor. The piece critiques plans to cut Medicare Medicaid Social Security and taxes for the wealthy, hoping for a Santa’s coal ending.
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Ebenezer Scrooge
Charles Dickens
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Bob Cratchit
Santa
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Manning WikiLeaks case sparks debate on duty and blame
The article argues Manning’s actions exposing thousands of state cables were reckless, questions Army and Justice Department roles, and suggests press and government dynamics shaped the leak saga. It notes a preliminary hearing to decide if charges, including treason, proceed and ponders potential deals involving Assange.
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Kris Kristofferson
Spe
Bradley Manning
Wiki
Truth and Justice
Manning
Justice Department
Brig
WikiLeak
Julian Assange
Paris
State Department
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Army
WikiLeaks
Assange
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