Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Keep private money out of elections

Without the amendment on private funding there’s no reason why we couldn’t have competing liberal and conservative groups funding election offices in parts of the state that would promise to turn out more of their voters. Let that happen and we really will develop a problem with election integrity.

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Lee Nerison: Illicit vape epidemic: Shedding light on the FDA’s regulatory shortcomings

The main culprit behind the surge in underage vaping is the increased accessibility of illegal disposable flavored vape products originating from China and easily obtainable in local stores. This thriving illicit e-cigarette market highlights a fundamental issue: the inadequacy of the efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to safeguard and protect public health. 

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Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

Read More »

Dave Cieslewicz: Keep private money out of elections

Without the amendment on private funding there’s no reason why we couldn’t have competing liberal and conservative groups funding election offices in parts of the state that would promise to turn out more of their voters. Let that happen and we really will develop a problem with election integrity.

Read More »

Lee Nerison: Illicit vape epidemic: Shedding light on the FDA’s regulatory shortcomings

The main culprit behind the surge in underage vaping is the increased accessibility of illegal disposable flavored vape products originating from China and easily obtainable in local stores. This thriving illicit e-cigarette market highlights a fundamental issue: the inadequacy of the efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to safeguard and protect public health. 

Read More »