Opinions

Fighting Covid by Empowering Workers

       In this bleak season of Covid-19, with vaccines on the way but not widely available for some time to come, the protections we have are all the familiar ones:  masks, social distancing, the avoidance of large indoor gatherings. But now another protection has appeared, rooted in a fundamental value:  the value of empowering workers. […]

Editorials

We have so much to give thanks for

     As we prepare to  celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s be mindful of all the things we have to be thankful for and whether you want to believe it or not, they are  numerous. Just take this into consideration: your mind is functioning properly and the fact that you’re able to read this article  means you’re able to see and before you even began to read this article you were taking a breath so that means you’re alive and if you’re holding this newspaper that means you have hands […]

Feature

Biden Announces Key Staff Appointments

In a news release, Biden’s campaign officials noted that “these diverse, experienced, and talented individuals demonstrate President-elect Biden’s commitment to building an administration that looks like America.” The campaign noted further that each has deep government expertise and will be ready to help the president-elect deliver results for working families on day one. […]

Local News

Holiday Spending Survey: Despite COVID Restrictions, Two-Thirds of Teens Expect to Do Holiday Shopping “In-Store”

Despite social distancing guidance in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that two-thirds of teens (68%) expect to do some of their holiday shopping “in-store,” at malls, discount stores, electronics stores, and at small businesses. Nearly as many (65%) expect to do some of their holiday shopping online. The survey of 1,003 teens between the ages of 13 and 17 was conducted in late-October by the research firm ENGINE Insights. […]