The title of a Nov. 7, 2024 article in the National Catholic Reporter says it all: “White Christians made Donald Trump president — again.” Exit polls from CNN and other news outlets reported that 72% of white Protestants and 61% of white Catholics stated they voted for Trump. Among white ...

A wonderful member of our community passed away recently, and while many knew Michael Wilson as a historian, professor and passionate protector of the Adirondacks, I’d like to share who he was to me — a mentor, a guide and the person who changed the trajectory of my life. Michael lived in ...

China lost it’s America-sized Eastern Lands to Tsarist Russia in the 1800’s. A huge emotional blow for the nation every Chinese citizen knows. It contributed directly to the overthrow of the government. This “shame” is taught to every child in the country today. The current Chinese ...

It’s not always easy to speak up when a conversation turns contentious, but sometimes it is necessary. A recent commentary published in this newspaper on March 22, titled “Climate change is not a hoax — It’s been going on forever,” raises several claims that misrepresent climate ...

Six-and-a-half years ago (Sept. 18, 2018), a guest commentary of mine entitled, “Americans Must Break With Trump,” appeared in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. I would like to quote in part from that commentary at this time because my words, as it turns out, were a portent of things to ...

Public education is under attack. The most recent strike occurred on Thursday, March 20, when the U.S. president signed an order to close the U.S. Department of Education. This federal agency ensures equity and access for low-income students, a free and appropriate education for students with ...