Written by Laurie Hess, Warwick Township . This piece was first published here, theLancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on March 10, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as an Opinion Editorial. Salina Zito, a columnist for the Washington Examiner, wrote a recent article in LNP featuring the story of twoContinue reading “More than Shovels and Black Lung: Miners and Factory Workers Deserve Real Assistance”
Category Archives: National Interests
The Lessons in Exodus
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on March 8, 2021 in LNP/Lancaster online. Reprinted here with permission from the author. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments for us. One specifically states, “do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold” (Exodus 20:323). Republicans at theirContinue reading “The Lessons in Exodus”
The Heir Apparent to Donald Trump Is…Somewhat Surprising
Written by Laurie Hess, Warwick Township . This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on February 2, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to Harrisburg Patriot-News/PennLive for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Let’s just say this: Donald Trump will never hold public office again. His base was notContinue reading “The Heir Apparent to Donald Trump Is…Somewhat Surprising”
A Letter to Lancaster Christians
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on February 1, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Thank you to all Mennonites who signed a recent one page ad on 01/20/21.Continue reading “A Letter to Lancaster Christians”
Investing in Americans Who Want to Get Back to Work
Written by Perry Hazeltine, Lancaster City. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 25, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. In 1932, Americans were desperate. Hoover’s stubborn refusal to stimulate the economy trapped people in poverty. WorkingContinue reading “Investing in Americans Who Want to Get Back to Work”
The Trumpism Movement
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 17, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. The mob that desecrated the Capitol building, ending with destruction and death on theContinue reading “The Trumpism Movement”
Time to Cash Out
Written by Rebecca Branle, Ephrata Township. This piece was first published on January 11, 2021 Rebecca’s blog, basicallybeckyblogs. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Money makes the world go round. And it makes small people sell their souls, and their country, for more. More money, more power, more money, more power – the cycleContinue reading “Time to Cash Out”
It’s Time to Move Forward
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on December 16, 2020 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. If you are one of the majority of Lancastrians who voted for Donald Trump for another four years as president, you may be feeling sad or angry orContinue reading “It’s Time to Move Forward”
Football, Politics and the Importance of a Handshake
Written by Irma Ilustre, Manheim Township. A shorter version of this piece was first published on November 29, 2020 in LancasterOnline/LNP under the title “What Happened to Good Losers?”. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Fall is a great time of year – not for the leaves or the pumpkin spice lattes, but forContinue reading “Football, Politics and the Importance of a Handshake”
We Must Live Up to the US Motto
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on Nov. 16, 2020 in LNP/LanasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. As we ponder the aftermath of the presidential election, one thing is clear. We are still a divided nation. Bridging that divide and learning how to communicate with oneContinue reading “We Must Live Up to the US Motto”
Lancaster SPEAKS Up 