Category: Opinion

Shadowy Sessions: A Local School Board’s Assault on Transparency and Decency

In an era where public trust in institutions hangs by a thread, the Southmoreland School Board is pulling it taut, threatening to sever live streaming of its meetings while embroiling itself in petty squabbles and personal vendettas. This isn’t governance. It’s a farce, one that undermines the very community it claims to serve. The board’s latest outrage? A proposal to discontinue live streaming, effectively locking parents, teachers, and taxpayers out of the democratic process. These…

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Why Everyone Should Attend a Local Fall Festival

As the air turns crisp and leaves start to change into fiery reds and golds, fall festivals offer more than just seasonal charm; they are a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Attending a local fall festival isn’t just a way to pass the time; it’s a chance to rekindle civic pride, support local businesses, and create lasting memories with neighbors and friends. Fall festivals can be the heartbeat of small towns. They bring together…

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The Trump Administration Must Bring Moderna to Heel

by The Brownstone Institute Last week, independent journalist Alex Berenson reported that a preschool-aged child died of “cardio-respiratory arrest” after taking a dose of Moderna’s Covid mRNA vaccine during its clinical trials. Despite federal requirements to report all trial information, the company withheld the truth for years as it raked in billions from its Covid shots. The extent of the cover-up remains unknown, but Moderna, headed by CEO Stéphane Bancel, disregarded federal law requiring companies to…

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Two Weeks to Flatten Became Eight Months to Change the Election

Flatten the Curve

BY: The Brownstone Institute In 1845, Congress established Election Day as the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. The Act sought “to establish a uniform time” for Americans to cast their ballots for president. Historically, voters needed to provide a valid reason – such as illness or military service – to qualify for absentee ballots. But Covid served as a pretext to overturn that tradition. Just 25% of votes in 2020 occurred at the…

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Addressing Freedom of Speech Violations by Rogue Town Councils

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In the tapestry of democratic governance, freedom of speech stands as a cornerstone, empowering citizens to voice their opinions without fear of reprisal. When a town council deviates from its role as a guardian of democratic values and violates this fundamental right, it demands urgent attention and action from the community. This article explores strategies to navigate the challenge posed by rogue town councils that trample on freedom of speech, emphasizing the need for vigilance,…

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