This letter is in response to Toni Staab's Dec. 31 letter critical of the "union mentality." I believe she made the best case for organized labor. (Today)

On the conflict in Gaza, the Mon-Fayette Expressway, the presidential transition and more. (Yesterday)

I've followed with interest the controversy of the Baldwin Township residents who are opposed to Mercy Behavioral Health opening a facility in their community. (01/04/2009)

The lead Post-Gazette editorial on Dec. 29 "Bloodshed in Gaza" implies the only way to stop the rocket launching from Gaza into Israel is for there to be a dialogue with Hamas and other militants (I prefer the term terrorists) to recognize their concerns. (01/04/2009)

Let me get this straight. The same "learned" editorial ("Costly Culture," Dec. (01/03/2009)

Once again our state Legislature has proven it is capable of mediocrity. A few of our leading public servants there said they would forgo their cost-of-living salary increase. (01/02/2009)