Cuba on my mind
For columnist Robert Thurston, Cuba has been a consistent presence in his political awareness since the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
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It’s the story, stupid!
Storytelling is our common ground in society, columnist Richard Campbell writes. Stories can help us bond with one another and shape our beliefs.
Reflections: The state of American polling
Political polling in the U.S. began as early as 1824. In the two centuries since, pollsters have gotten some elections embarrassingly wrong, but the practice of polling is here to stay.
Butler County Republicans and Democrats react to changing political landscape
The past month has transformed the 2024 presidential election with constant headlines. In Butler County, where the Republican candidate for Vice President grew up, party officials and volunteers on both sides are feeling energized.
Letter to the Editor: Responding to George Lang's 'civil war' comment
Tom Cooke, a democratic candidate for Senate District 4, writes that he is dismayed by State Senator George Lang's comments regarding a civil war at a recent JD Vance rally.
With Biden out of the race, local Democrats embrace Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has quickly gained support after President Joe Biden dropped his bid for reelection July 21. Local Democrats have also embraced her candidacy.