Columnists

Robinson: Congress should investigate Trump’s alleged misconduct

Eugene Robinsondu1-i-syn From movie mogul Harvey Weinstein to television host Charlie Rose to Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore to veteran…

November 24, 2017

Dear Abby

Man might sleepwalk out of lease

The major problem I have with this guy is he sleepwalks – at least he claims he does. He opens…

November 24, 2017

From our Congressman

Egan: We’re with stupid

Timothy Egan. Amanda Koster for The New York Timesdu1-i-syn The Russians also uploaded a thousand videos to YouTube and published…

November 23, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: ‘Tis never the season for revenge parenting

Connie Schultz column sig shot in the PD studio Monday, January 22, 2006. (Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer)du1-i-syn It’s…

November 23, 2017

Dear Abby

Brother asks mom for big favor

I feel it was extremely inappropriate. Picking up diapers and making sure the bassinet has clean sheets are acceptable requests;…

November 23, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: The promise of tech seems to be turning out evil

David Brooksdu1-i-syn Some now believe tech is like the tobacco industry – corporations that make billions of dollars peddling a…

November 22, 2017

Dear Abby

Fiancée refuses to leave house

He doesn’t understand girl time: drinking wine, watching chick-flicks and talking about our lives. I want to dedicate all my…

November 22, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Blue states do what red states preach

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn This is complicated terrain with lots of exceptions, and the recent scandals involving Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K. and…

November 21, 2017

From our Congressman

Rosenberg: Did Al Franken make a bad decision, or is he a creep? Look for the pattern.

Alyssa Rosenbergdu1-i-syn An instructive example of this debate came on Nov. 16, when Leeann Tweeden came forward to say that…

November 21, 2017

From our Congressman

Realini: National monuments inspire entrepreneurs

Carol Realinidu1-i-syn Here in the U.S., I have strongly supported the protection of public lands for the quality of life…

November 21, 2017

Dear Abby

New citizen questions customs

I’m a first-generation American from Latin America, and I have a question regarding holding hands with my daughter in public.…

November 21, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Humility – a life lesson

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn One of the greatest things about doing what I do now is that I don’t have to keep…

November 20, 2017

Students on Point

Sentner: Gifted and talented or wealthy and privileged?

Irie Sentnerdu1-i-syn It was the Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGAT), a national exam that quantifies K-12 students’ reasoning and problem-solving skills.…

November 20, 2017

Dear Abby

Prayer can bring world together

As you gather together at Thanksgiving, please consider adding a special prayer for peace. Our goal is to link children…

November 20, 2017

Action Line

Time expired long ago for too-tall parking meters

Special to the Herald Why is the city spending $30,000 to lower 400 parking meters to meet ADA specifications if…

November 19, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

In time for the holidays, a seasonal primer on luggage etiquette

That should require absolutely no explanation, but just in case: Picture thousands of stressed-out holiday travelers in airport terminals, train…

November 19, 2017

Dear Abby

Man can’t drive, left isolated

How deeply appreciated an offer to take this lonely old gentleman shopping, for a drive, or giving him a visit…

November 19, 2017

Thinking Green

Sen. Gardner’s vote can determine fate of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In particular, the aptly named Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was first set aside by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960.…

November 18, 2017

An American in Spain

Paella – main dish of Valencia – is no joking matter

The rice produced in Valencia is a wonderful short-grain rice that is flavorful and creamy. When making paella, the key…

November 18, 2017

What's Up Downtown

What’s Up Downtown Singing With Santa and Tree Lighting

Singing with Santa was started nearly 40 years ago by DACRA, the organization that used to house both the Chamber…

November 18, 2017

On Education

Ellingson: Social workers lead change, champion justice

Wanda Ellingsondu1-i-syn In 2000, the University of Denver took that single step and brought a Master of Social Work program…

November 18, 2017

From our Congressman

Carrera: Fair District Colorado’s proposals anything but

Mario M. Carreradu1-i-syn In 2011, as the lone member on the Colorado Reapportionment Commission not affiliated with any political party,…

November 18, 2017

From our Congressman

Priebe: The foundation of a family’s future – affordable maternity care and birth control

Affordable birth control is vital. It is the most effective way to decrease unintended pregnancies, improve maternal health and decrease…

November 18, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen will be Thanksgiving cook

I don’t know how to cook, but Dad says I must cook a complete Thanksgiving dinner with no assistance! My…

November 18, 2017