Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on January 22, 2023 in LNP/LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Lancaster Public Library’s mission is, as the headline on a column in the Jan. 8 Sunday LNP | LancasterOnline Perspective section put it, “Essential to democracy.” This mission should motivateContinue reading “Reasons to Read the January 6th Report”
Category Archives: National Interests
Read the Report About Trump
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published on January 15, 2023 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Word is out and Donald Trump is in trouble. The January 6th Committee released its report clearly showing that Mr. Trump is known to have a major responsibility for planning, coordinating,Continue reading “Read the Report About Trump”
Thank You to GOP Leaders Speaking Out
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on July 30, 2022 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. To the GOP leaders who are publicly endorsing Attorney Josh Shapiro, for governor (LNP 7/7/22), thank you.Continue reading “Thank You to GOP Leaders Speaking Out”
In Support of the Jewish Community
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published on December 1, 2021 in Lancaster Online/LNP. In light of the recent hostage situation in Texas, we are reprinting it here with permission from the author. I was disgusted to read that a beautiful menorah set up in Penn Square in Lancaster City wasContinue reading “In Support of the Jewish Community”
The Department of Justice Must Investigate Trump
Written by Perry Hazeltine, Lancaster City. This piece was first published on February 16, 2022 in LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. A strong case is emerging that former President Trump made a concerted effort to reverse the election results. His effort included promoting false electors, pursuing seizure of voting machines, and pressuringContinue reading “The Department of Justice Must Investigate Trump”
Reflections on CRT and MLK
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 17, 2022 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP and PennLive for consideration as an OpEd. The Russian History Museum in Moscow was empty except for one lone wheelbarrow when IContinue reading “Reflections on CRT and MLK”
Why White People Should Like Critical Race Theory
Written by Irma Ilustre, Manheim Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on July 1, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. People are trying to get Critical Race Theory (CRT) banned from being taught in school districts (evenContinue reading “Why White People Should Like Critical Race Theory”
VACCINE JUSTICE
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on June 21, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. UPDATE: This piece was published on June 28, 2021 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Now that we,Continue reading “VACCINE JUSTICE”
If God is Love, God is for Gun Control
Written by Rebecca Branle, Ephrata Township . This piece was first published on March 24, 2021 in basicallybeckyblogs.com. Reprinted here with permission from the author. I think, deep down, we all know what’s right. And if we wonder, finding the answer is easy. Regardless of the God we pray to, or if we pray atContinue reading “If God is Love, God is for Gun Control”
The American Rescue Plan is as Good as it Gets
Written by Perry Hazeltine, Lancaster City. This piece was first published on March 28, 2021 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. I am grateful to Senator Bob Casey for his leadership in the passing of the American Rescue Plan. We’ve had enough bailouts for banks, automakers, and the airlines—finally, a bailout forContinue reading “The American Rescue Plan is as Good as it Gets”
Lancaster SPEAKS Up 