I completely agree with “The Partial Observer” article by Wriley Nelson in last week’s issue of “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” regarding the killing of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli government [“Israel’s Grip on the U.S. is the End of International Law,” Thursday, October 2, 2025].…
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Otsego County Democrats gave a standing ovation for speeches by New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, who is running a progressive primary campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul for the 2026 gubernatorial election, and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta.…
"The picture of the world’s greatest superpower killing or seriously injuring 1,000 noncombatants a week, while trying to pound a tiny, backward nation into submission on an issue whose merits are hotly disputed, is not a pretty one.”…
On September 15, several days after the assassination of right-wing political figure Charlie Kirk, Kimmel drew ire from some on the right for comments in his monologue.…
Just hours after conservative and spiritual activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down in front of thousands of students who had gathered at Utah Valley University for the start of his “American Comeback Tour,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke at a press conference about the shooting. I was deeply moved.…
Those who have worked in media know firsthand that interviews are a tricky thing. Time or space often dictate how much of the interview can be broadcast or published. Any edits must still accurately represent the interviewee’s responses. Quotes must be accurate while still reflecting the demeanor, tone and knowledge of the speaker.…
At a time when many are feeling at a loss to do anything effectual about the rapid authoritarian take-over of our country, protesting Etsy’s selling of Alligator Alcatraz products is something that may well reap results. Three actions, given a high rate of participation, can effect a positive outcome.…
This administration values neither reliable data nor statistics: Last Friday, Trump fired a top statistician who had reported job numbers that displeased him. He attacked the messenger (a “political appointee!”) and the message (“rigged!”). His real message is clear: Tell him what he wants to hear, or you are out.…
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted pedophile: a man sexually attracted to children. For years we have been told he had a long list of clients who were also sexually attracted to children. Ugly, ugly ugly.…
Cleo Mook rebuts a Waldo Johnston limerick.…
