The first op-ed I ever wrote for the Observer-Reporter was about the World Cup being in the United States in 1994. At the time, soccer was struggling for acceptance and I was trying to help grow the game. I fell in love with soccer since I was introduced to it in seventh grade, back in the ...
When it comes to racism and civil rights in America, hard-fought victories have often taken a turn for the worse. This backsliding has produced policies that hamper the equal rights of African Americans. In 2026, the pattern has been repeated, this time initiated by the Supreme Court. First, ...
No doubt about it: Data centers are a hot topic. A polarizing one, too. And South Strabane officials are to be commended for their diligence in doing their homework before adopting an ordinance that regulates the developments in the township. While many of the residents would have preferred ...
The most important aspect of good democratic government is that it reflects the “will of the people.” If people have a say in how they are governed, they will accept that governance. Constructing a system of government that reflects the will of the people can be challenging, because there ...
The weird campaign It was interesting to read state Sen. Camera Bartolotta's analysis of the very weird battle for her seat in the primary. Millions of dollars were poured into this race, with not just local mailers but massive regional television advertising. Surely there were many who ...
There may be a simple, but ultimately satisfying way of reconciling our deeply held opinions and those annoying opinions of others with whom we disagree. To help save our sanity, our relationships, and perhaps even to save our democratic constitutional republic, it is time to be more ...
