Opinions
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Be Your Own Advocate
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You just heard from your doctor, in a rather solemn tone, that your test results came back on a CT scan and there is an “irregularity.” You are told you will need a follow up appointment as soon as possible with a specialist. Your primary care physician (PCP) says that their office is glad to…
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Why State College Should Move to Ward System, Reduced Term Lengths for Borough Council Elections
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Here we are less than four months removed from a very contentious national election, one from which we could all use a breather, and what’s in the news? That’s right, who’s running for State College Mayor and Borough Council. More elections! Our primary election is May 18, less than three months from now. And we…
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Letter: Township Should Bill Businesses for Traffic Control
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Dear Patton Township Supervisors: I sent this letter via e-mail to you on Saturday, January 30, but received no replies from any of you, so I am submitting it as an open letter for community consideration. I recently read a Centre County Gazette article, published on StateCollege.com, about traffic congestion along North Atherton Street from…
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Letter: Hold Rep. Thompson Accountable
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My husband and I look forward to traveling the country again this year, after vaccinations and the return of tourist sites and attractions. We had planned to visit many areas within our home state of Pennsylvania initially, as we believe there are wonderful places to see and much to learn about the Keystone state. Unfortunately,…
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Letter: Vaccinate First Responders During Phase 1A
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I am thrilled that so many in our community are anxious to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The enthusiasm to fill the limited vaccination slots makes me hopeful that Summer 2021 might be a more normal one. However… My husband is an Alpha Fire Company volunteer and has been risking virus exposure throughout the entire pandemic.…
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Letter: Say ‘No’ to Judicial Gerrymandering
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The judges in Pennsylvania’s top three courts are currently elected statewide. The prime sponsor of House Bill 38, which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide for the election of these judges from regions whose boundaries would be drawn by the legislature, has argued that too many of these 31 judges are from just two…
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Ice Cream: Our Bipartisan Unifier
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At a time when the country seems split apart and the virus mounts every day, we need something to think and talk about that we can all agree we like – or at least, many of us can agree we like. I have just the topic.
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Can We Rise to the Challenges of Our Time? Our Youth Are Watching How We Respond
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In challenging times it’s helpful to evaluate the current moments in our nation’s history as steps on a far longer timeline. There have been times like this before and as history arcs from present to past we have continually risen above the challenges. Those lessons are important for the young people in our country. Some…
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Have the Courage, and a Plan, for the Tough Conversations That Many People Avoid
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Unfortunately, because they are awkward, uncomfortable or just plain tough, we will avoid some of the most important conversations that would help us to lead better lives.
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Letters: Reconsider Ferguson Township Stormwater Fee; Keller and Thompson Should Resign
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Readers offer opinions on Ferguson Township’s proposed stormwater ordinance and the decision of Centre County’s two congressmen to object to Pennsylvania’s electors