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Do Americans even know what free speech is?

The Knight Foundation and Ipsos have a new survey on Americans’ views about free speech, and for those of us who consider spirited and even wrongheaded debate crucial to ...

January 27, 2022 Other Voices

Biden is unfit

Joe Biden’s approval rating is 33%. That’s lower than President Trump’s rating at the same stage of his presidency. In a speech in Georgia, Biden who claimed he’d be unit...

January 26, 2022 Letters to the Editor

Nutrition policy without politics

There are bills in the U.S. Senate and House focusing on food and nutrition insecurity that will, if they become law, initiate a national discussion. That’s a great idea....

January 26, 2022 Other Voices

Response to John Crisp's ‘Pets or Kids’

On Jan. 11, 2022, the Butler Eagle ran John M. Crisp’s op-ed “Pets or Kids?” in which Mr. Crisp takes exception to Pope Francis’ categorizing married couples who choose p...

January 26, 2022 Letters to the Editor

Program to combat opioid use among pregnant women an asset

Allegheny Health Network will soon offer a new program in Butler County that combats the opioid epidemic and focuses on care for one of our most vulnerable populations — ...

January 26, 2022 Our Opinion

Biden has what it takes

Joe Biden knows what it takes to restore American leadership and bring dignity back to the office of the president. In less than a year, his list of accomplishments is im...

January 26, 2022 Letters to the Editor

Remembering a good friend

Henry Sinopoli was the kindest, most sincere, generous, intelligent man — full of life. Henry was willing to share knowledge with anyone who asked him with concern and co...

January 26, 2022 Letters to the Editor

Lifetime bans a fitting punishment for ‘Pharma Bro’ and his ilk

The infamous Martin Shkreli is “Pharma Bro” no more. On Jan. 10, Shkreli received a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry. You may recall that Shkreli exploited l...

January 25, 2022 Other Voices

‘Rise in violent rhetoric’: Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats

WASHINGTON — The voicemail begins innocuously enough. “Yeah, this voicemail is for Madison,” a man says, casually, as if he’s trying to get in touch with an old friend. B...

January 25, 2022 Other Voices

Bad clock management leads to Bills fans disappointment

When will it ever end? The long-suffering fans of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills took another kick to the head — or maybe it was a stampede of the big furry creatures Sunday in ...

January 25, 2022 Our Opinion

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