Erasing Little Italy is about more than just a map

EDITOR’S NOTE: Laura Hollis is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Ben Shapiro.New York City has long been celebrated as a city of immigrant neighborhoods.

Some unpopular observations

It’s been a busy week news-wise. Here are a few of my observations (not likely to be popular).1. The U.S. men’s soccer team should have declined the red card reversal.

Deport illegals to reduce inequality

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently pointed out the problems with mass immigration. Just don’t expect him to realize it.In late June, Newsom came out in support of a national billionaires’ tax. In contrast, he is opposed to the billionaires’ tax that will be on the California ballot this year.

Congress can ban birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court has committed a grievous moral and legal error in Trump v. Barbara, the landmark case on birthright citizenship.

America at 250: restoring her greatness

The pages of tomorrow’s history are written by today’s decisions.History is littered with failed republics and democracies. The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire. Democracy in ancient Greece turned into an aristocracy. This didn’t just happen in ancient history.

Can we stop the slide into socialism?

Last week brought more news that contains powerful warnings about the trajectory of the country. First, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Watson v. Republican National Committee.

Saratoga water district deserves increased funding

ater is vital to life, to a community and its residents.

Our visitors get it; the Pope and socialists don’t

Several things have taken place over the past week that shore up the importance of understanding what has truly made the United States of America the most prosperous country in human history.First, we have the foreigners visiting the U.S. to cheer on their teams in this year’s World Cup soccer...

America at 250: roots of our greatness

If you want to find out why our country has been so successful, you should study the people who built it.America is about to turn 250 years old. It should be easy to celebrate America. Aside from the healthy patriotic pride anyone should feel, we are the greatest country in the history of the world.

Serving one’s country should be a sacred honor

As we approach USA250, we should remember our Founding documents. Many people are familiar with some of the phrases of the Declaration of Independence, such as “When in the course of human events …” and “We hold these truths to be self-evident … .”