Editorials

Banning ‘burkinis’ isn’t the answer

There are plenty of reasons to be fearful of Islamic terrorists but banning modest swimwear on public beaches…

Editorials

Protect voting process’ integrity

We all see reports from around the country about huge numbers of illegal immigrants living here, working here,…

Editorials

Too strict? Or teaching a lesson?

I s it a fair lesson or an unreasonable punishment? A decades-old policy at a boys’ Catholic high…

Editorials

People shine in trying times

The dark clouds that brought so much rainfall to our area in recent days also had silver linings,…

Editorials

Answers needed after big water bills

Are people supposed to think Jeanerette city officials thought residents getting water bills for $400 to $1,700 this…

Editorials

Event shows the good side of people

You have likely heard the famous quote from Irish statesman Edmund Burke, “The only thing necessary for the…

Editorials

Liaison paints big picture

“In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one…

Editorials

Question sacrifice, pay the price

Remember that old Jim Croce song, “You don’t mess around with Jim” that warned how, “You don’t pull…

Editorials

Appreciate being up front on tough issue

People sometimes get upset with our reporters when they ask what some perceive as a “tough” question but…

Editorials

After the murder of priest, time to take out ISIS

The Islamic State has taken credit for the attack on a French Catholic Church where an 85-year-old priest…