post-gazette.com - Opinion http://www.post-gazette.com/forum/ All Opinion en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:07:29 -0500 15 post-gazette.com http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 Demand change http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282561-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml These elected officials are voted into office to work for the good and welfare of all citizens of the United States. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 A good choice: City school board picks Ms. Shealey as president http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282837-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Sharene Shealey has what it takes to be school board president in a trying time. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Modest good news: The nation's unemployment rate goes down http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282838-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml It's not a case for rejoicing, but the jobless rate is headed in the right direction. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Into the unknown: Voyager 1 goes where no probe has gone before http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282839-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Thirty-five years later, the Voyager spacecraft fly onward to a distant and unknown region. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Corbett transfers tax money to private interests http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282840-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml He's done it with shale gas, liquor stores, the lottery, schools ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Cartoon reflects ignorance of the Catholic faith http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282848-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml It was an insult to both Catholics and non-Catholics who share the pope's "15th-century" beliefs. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ethics betrayed http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282849-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml The PG reaffirmed the perception that it is anti-Catholic as it allowed the beliefs of a large segment of Christians to be ridiculed. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 We're saved by Pat Toomey! http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282851-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Thank God he protected us against standing up for the rights of the disabled. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Library robbery http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282852-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml I'd give to the Carnegie Library if it hadn't forced me to support it with my property taxes. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 UPMC is no charity http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1282853-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml It doesn't act like a charity that deserves a tax exemption. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Asides http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282530-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Naming bridges, Mexican War Streets and John Minadeo. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Focus on Pa Cyber: Auditor general's report reveals pressing problems http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282531-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml It's time the Legislature address problems highlighted by auditor general. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 DeMint walks away: An ideological purist takes his influence elsewhere http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282532-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml South Carolina's uncompromising senator to head the Heritage Foundation. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 School officials don't lack classroom experience http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282534-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Mr. Kuehner may be referring to the staff with the Empowering Effective Teachers Initiative. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Congress must raise taxes on the wealthy http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282559-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml In the election just past, I voted for progress in our approach to taxes. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Blame the Dems http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282569-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml So, the Democrats already slew this "sacred cow" he talks about. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Not a sinful vote http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282571-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml This is America. When I vote with a clear conscience, only Jesus can judge me. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Penn State's disgrace http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282572-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml I wonder how much of Mr. Spanier's $3 million could go toward life-long therapy for victims of Jerry Sandusky. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Thank you, military http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282579-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml While on a cruise in the Mediterranean, I received a box of Christmas cards handmade by third-graders and sent by their teacher. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Demand change http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282894-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml The Congress should work together to find ways to put people back to work. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 GOP hypocrisy http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12344/1282980-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml The GOP would prefer to see everyone deprived of those services, citing the irresponsibility of a small percentage of the recipients. Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Morsi's mess: Egyptian president has made mistakes http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282518-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Provocative measures by Egyptian leader spark trouble. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Take the money: Pitt chancellor is persuaded to take a pay raise http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282519-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml How would you like a boss who told you that you needed a raise? Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 We need a nationwide election on elections http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282522-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml We should change our system of elections by conducting a nationwide vote. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Low satire http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282523-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Just imagine if it were the pope who took a position on an issue that this newspaper supported. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Satire and liberty http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282524-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml I believe someone on the Post-Gazette editorial board had the responsibility to say to Mr. Rogers that he crossed the line of decency. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Liberty 2.0 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282525-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml If the subject of the cartoon had been an Islamic leader, would Mr. Rogers be worried about a Benghazi-type retaliation? Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Interim is better http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282526-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml I am confident that she will continue to lead Cal U regardless of her title. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 A winning Batch http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12343/1282527-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Charlie Batch is so much greater than his football accomplishments. Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Mideast folly: U.S. arms find their way to Islamic extremists http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282285-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml The U.S. has stumbled and provided arms to our foes to Libya and Syria. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Hey, big spender! CalU goes on building its large debt http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282286-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml California University continues to take on more debt. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The way we are: Pittsburgh's economy is a source of encouragement http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282287-192.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Pittsburgh has weathered the recession with "meds and eds" being its strength. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The governor must move to fund transportation http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282289-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml We urge the governor to move on transportation funding improvements. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 It's time for Republicans to step up http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282291-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Where have all of the hard-working Republicans gone? Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Union busting http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282292-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Privatizing state liquor stores is Gov. Tom Corbett's way of union-busting. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Corbett's shame http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282293-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Now is not the time to put more Pennsylvanian's out of work. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Holiday hi-jinks http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282294-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml Mr. Feese's inmate account will be full to the brim for Christmas! Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 A solvent solution http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282295-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml A far better solution would be to remove the cap of $100,000 on which we pay Social Security taxes. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Clarity, here http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12342/1282297-110.stm?cmpid=opinion.xml No one is telling Catholics they have to use birth control themselves. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500