On Nov 4, voters in Upper Adams School District will have the opportunity to elect four candidates for Upper Adams school board. Here is a sampling, in the order they will appear on ballots, of what five bipartisan candidates supported by bipartisan community members think about school board membership: Kay Hollabaugh – Will provide the
What has happened to our country? A high-school honors student, Nory Sontay Ramos, and her mother, Estela Ramos Baten, were deported on July 4 to Guatemala after a routine immigration appointment. They had an asylum case pending in our country because Estela had been threatened by a Guatemalan gang before they came to the United
On Tuesday, November 4, we have our next municipal election. While municipal elections are vital for the health and vibrancy of our community, most registered voters don’t show up to vote. While national and state-level elections attract the most attention, it is the municipal elections — covering local offices such as mayor, township supervisor, school
Editor’s Note: The following message was read by the author to the borough council at their Monday meeting The draft Rezoning ordinance was posted online during the Planning Commission’s review. This transparency allowed for thoughtful and well-informed public discourse as the public had access to the full 200-page document. I am requesting that the Draft
Though I relocated to Littlestown in 2017, my relationships extend throughout Adams County. I’ve met remarkable people whose warmth, resilience, and vision affirm that moving here was one of my greatest gifts. Chad-Alan Carr, a name many know as the Founding Executive/Artistic Director of Gettysburg Community Theatre and as a Borough Council member, is one
Our society and form of government is based on free speech, be it in writing or orally. That right is enshrined in the First Amendment along with the rights of free exercise of religion, freedom of the press, and the right of the people to peacefully assemble. We enjoy the right to speak our mind,
I have written before about the dangers created when Congress abdicates its duties and responsibilities under the Constitution to the executive branch. Article I of the Constitution gives “pride of place” to the structure and authorities of Congress, reflecting what I believe was the Founders’ clear intent to give priority to that branch of government
Not long ago, I saw a t-shirt that read, “They didn’t burn witches, they burned women.” Strip people of their humanity, and you can do a lot of bad things to them because they are “vermin” and “the worst of the worst”. Under the cover of dehumanizing labels, this administration is justifying violence, cruelty, and
President Trump’s big budget bill includes big, bad news for those of us concerned about gun safety, deaths and violence in our country. The new law repealed a $200 tax on firearm silencers and short-barrel rifles, which was originally enacted by the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA) and re-codified in 1968. The tax cut totals
Straban Township lacks vision. When the Board of Supervisors approved the Adams Miller Solar Project, an expert pointed out deficiencies in the plans. Even our Town Solicitor admitted that the plans were not the most thorough ever submitted. Now, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has given the developer a deadline to address or fix
A mattress TV ad shows a reprehensible person being asked by an onlooker “How do you sleep at night?” The accused claim to sleep all night long on one of the company’s mattresses. Cute, but it made me think. “How do Republican legislators who voted for tax breaks for the wealthy, but large social spending
The following is a statement made to the Gettysburg Planning Commission at its July 21 meeting. To the Planning Commission: During the year that the Planning Commission was revising the Rezoning document, I provided public comments that usually included a map or two. During my 5 minutes, the image was shown on the screen so
I just read the Gettysburg Connection article, “Planning Commission considers time limits for public comment.” While public officials may terminate comments that are obscene, exceed the allotted time limit, or lack decorum, they may not censor speech based on its viewpoint. It’s concerning when I see many local governing boards restricting public comment in ways
The US Constitution is revered as an inspired work that not only has endured since New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify in June 1788, but also because serious people over the centuries staked their honor on its words. It should surprise no one that the Constitution’s first article addresses the legislative branch and
When political rhetoric targets the “deep state” and promises to dismantle the federal bureaucracy, it often sounds abstract. But for millions of Americans, the civil service isn’t an abstract concept; it’s the bedrock of essential services, from veterans’ benefits to environmental protection. And as I’ve recently discovered, gutting these vital agencies, particularly those like the
What has happened to our compassion for others in America? I remember as a youth of the 60s a TV commercial showing a ship unloading huge white bags with the word “CARE” on the outside. Here, the United States was giving of its bounty to other countries so that others would not starve. I remember
Rarely had a trial attracted such drama, amusement and frenzy as the 1920s Scopes Trial. Few had ever produced more column inches. July 21st marks the centenary of the end of the trial. It created a storm. The trial involved the prosecution of a Dayton, Tennessee teacher, John Scopes, for breaching the Butler Act, prohibiting
The Adams County Food Policy Council (ACFPC) would like to publicly thank Representative Dan Moul for his support of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. On June 3rd of this year, we wrote about smart steps to address food insecurity in Adams County, and we urged constituents to call their representatives. On July 1st,
by Rev. Andrew R. Geib The past two weeks have been some of the more difficult I’ve had in my nearly ten years of being a pastor. A brief text from Shirley Sanders last Tuesday afternoon, turned phone call, broke the news that one of our long-time Boy Scouts here at St. James had died
Julie Leininger Pycior, Manhattan University “Bill Moyers? He’s spectacular!” George Clooney said – and no wonder. I mentioned this legendary television journalist to the actor and filmmaker after Clooney emerged from the Broadway theater where he just had been portraying another news icon: Edward R. Murrow. Or as the Museum of Broadcast Communications put it
My partner and I recently spent five days in Gettysburg, our first visit, which we much enjoyed. However, one painful memory is of the excessive motorcycle ‘cruising’ back and forth, up and down the streets, around and around the traffic circle in the main square, and on many of the roads we traveled all throughout
The proposed Gettysburg Station Project will be very bad news for residents living north of the main building (tower), which is planned to be 72 ft high by about 130 ft wide (East to West). Two government subsidized apartment buildings devoted to people of low income, including seniors and disabled persons, lie immediately north of
Fortunately, we rarely see local law officials do anything to be accused of being a “disgrace to their badges.” The exception occurred on June 14 when Adams County Sheriff James Muller posted on Facebook a photo of a white pickup labeled “The All New Dodge Ram Protester Edition.” The front of the truck was drenched
A system of checks and balances has been critical to the success of the United States Government for 250 years. “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition,” James Madison stated, and thus the separation of powers was built into the U.S. Constitution. Our system was designed to protect us from any branch of the government
By Save Historic Gettysburg Inc. In a recent letter, Gettysburg Borough Council President Matt Moon presented a history and defense of the Gettysburg Station Project. There are a number of inaccuracies in the article that we feel need to be addressed. After explaining the history of the project and commenting on current public resistance to
By Save Historic Gettysburg Inc Gettysburg Station is the largest, most complex project the Borough has ever had to review, with the most potential impacts. Given widespread concern and opposition to the project, it is important that Council representatives present accurate information to the public. We were not surprised, but were greatly dismayed by inaccuracies in
Flag Day, celebrated annually on June 14, recognizes the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1916, first formally recognized the day, and in 1949, Congress officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Traditionally, the special day is celebrated with parades and other patriotic
Today, the richest Americans control a greater share of the country’s wealth than during the Gilded Age of Carnegies and Rockefellers, a period of unprecedented concentration of wealth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is partly due to significant decreases in taxes on the rich. Throughout the 1900s up to 1963, the
During a recent town hall meeting, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst let slip the radical right’s thinking toward this country’s social safety net. Congressional Republicans want to decimate spending on the poor and elderly by supporting Trump’s mega-spending bill that gives tax breaks to billionaires and balloons the national debt while robbing millions of health care
Tracking federal budget decisions is never easy. Between the president’s budget proposal, congressional resolutions, appropriations bills, and last-minute continuing resolutions, the process is complicated even in a typical year. But this year is anything but typical. On top of the standard appropriations process, executive branch actions—some unilateral and potentially subject to judicial review—have introduced deep
Driving or walking around Gettysburg in 2025, one does not have to go far before they will see a yard sign that reads “STOP THE STATION,” or “SAVE HISTORIC GETTYSBURG.” If you were new to town, you might find these signs alarming. So, what is it all about? This has to do with a proposed
The straight facts of a veteran’s life don’t always tell the whole story. On Memorial Day, I always think of my father, Gayle Smith, who was an ambulance driver during World War II. After the war Gayle followed his father’s footsteps as a college professor, teaching English at the University of Maryland when he wasn’t
We live in Gettysburg, where the most famous and bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought. There were 50,000 casualties in that battle. Among them were 10,000 soldiers who were “Missing In Action”. Were they dead? Did they desert? At first, no one knew. Today, there are 273 people who are “Missing In Action.”
By The May 20th Primary Election is next week. I have had a chance to hear from all seven of the candidates running to serve on the Gettysburg Area School Board. I have read and viewed all the information provided by the candidates in the Gettysburg Connection and on their Facebook pages and websites. I
Congressional Republicans’ budget plans would force America’s working class to foot the bill for tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting back on programs that help families remain financially secure. The programs at risk for the largest cuts include Medicaid, which enables 72 million people – more than 1 in 5 Americans – to obtain
The disgrace of Dred Scott (Sept 17, 1858)? Plessy v. Ferguson (May 18, 1896)? Internment of Japanese citizens (February 1942)? The fiasco of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (August 7, 1964)? Invasion of Iraq (April 9, 2003)? There have been other candidates, but for pure evil and corruption, concentrated in one man, I think it’s
Carr for Mayor Editor, Gettysburg Times, I endorse Chad-Alan Carr for mayor of Gettysburg because he has proven himself to be someone who makes things happen. For nearly twenty years he has benefited our community through the Gettysburg Community Theatre, a non-profit that provides theater entertainment and education to all ages and abilities. He began
As a long time resident of Gettysburg Borough, I am convinced that supporting Chad-Alan Carr to be our next mayor is the right thing to do. Gettysburg Borough residents have many concerns, issues and complaints. I would like to address the three I think stand out most. Transparency: Too often over the years it has
When I made the decision to run for school board, it wasn’t about politics. It was about people—students, families, educators, and the future of our public schools. As a parent of three — including two Littlestown graduates and a rising high schooler—and someone who has spent the past several years working with and supporting local
By Marty Qually, Former Borough Council member The opinions in this letter do not reflect my elected position as a County Commissioner. They reflect my personal opinions as a Gettysburg resident and former Borough Council member. Chad-Alan Carr has my full and unwavering support for Mayor of Gettysburg. Chad-Alan has proven that he works with tourism partners
Oversight of the police department is assigned to the position of Mayor under the Pennsylvania Municipal Code. The DCED Mayor’s Manual states: “The mayor is the only elected executive officer in borough government. In contrast to the council, the mayor acts alone in carrying out mayoral powers and duties, which are primarily in the areas
What is that strange little box above the Mayor’s statement in the Borough newsletter? And who put it there? Could it have been Borough newsletter editor Charles Gable, a fan of Chad-Alan Carr? Could it have been an attempt to get people to question the mayor’s honesty? Whatever the intent, certainly the only questionable sentence
In the midst of a constitutional crisis, inside the picturesque Barn Resort set against the rolling hills of one of America’s greatest battles, Gettysburgians gathered for The People’s Town Hall on Saturday. With over 215 confirmed in attendance, the townspeople listened to Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-PA181) describe the dismantling of
I write as a former mayor of Gettysburg to support the re-election of Rita Frealing. I have known Chad-Alan Carr for a number of years. I consider him a personable, highly competent individual who is capable of handling almost any position. But in this case, not that of mayor. And here’s why. Consider why the
I am writing to express my utmost support for Chad-Alan Carr for Mayor of Gettysburg. I know both candidates, Mayor Frealing and Mr. Carr, and have much respect for them both. However, respect and suitability for an elected position are not the same. I agree with the five Borough Council members who have endorsed Chad-Alan Carr
Do you love your library? I do! When my family moved to Gettysburg twenty years ago, my wife pregnant and our daughter just two-years-old, the library was the first place we found community. It’s the place we met our first local friends, many of whom we still hang out with today. And my relationship with
I am supporting Chad-Alan Carr for Mayor of Gettysburg. In the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to hear presentations by both Chad-Alan and the current mayor. It is now clear to me that our community would best be served by a change of leadership. Chad-Alan has a proven track record of active community involvement
In light of the vigils planned to support Gettysburg National Military Park and the National Park Service in general, I’d like to share a recent experience. I traveled by bus just over a week ago to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park as the coordinator for a tour group. I’ve made this same trip a number
Kay Hollabaugh is a worthy candidate for the Upper Adams School Board. More than that, she is a necessary member of the Upper Adams School Board. She has been actively serving the Upper Adams community through her work as an owner with Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. for over 30 years and her two years that she
Upper Adams Community Cares (UACC) has assembled a slate of candidates for the May 20 primary. These are the bipartisan candidates for Upper Adams School District (UASD) board of school directors: Kay Hollabaugh, Deb Steckler, Eric Markle, Rachel Elliott and John Lindemulder of which voters can select four. These candidates represent a wide swath of
In the United States of today, many of us suffer from the condition known as “moral injury.” First identified as something veterans suffer from, this condition is the trauma experienced by someone in the midst of a situation where what they are asked to be part of goes so much against their conscience that it
While the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has closed, Pennsylvania’s efforts to reduce gun violence remain strong. The Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP), operating under the state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency, continues to fund community-based programs that are showing real results. Since 2022, gun homicides in the state have dropped
By Julieta Booz, Candidate for Gettysburg Area School District School Director Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) Administrative Director Mr. Shawn Eckenrode. He took time from his busy schedule to answer my questions about the establishment of ACTI, the future vision for ACTI, and give me a
Senator Mastriano is at it again. He recently introduced Senate Bill 244, “Protecting the Rights of Concealed Carry Permit Holders Traveling Across State Lines Act.” Not only does he want Pennsylvanians to be able to carry guns in their cars in the Commonwealth, he now favors doing so in states that have the sense to
By Dale Reichert – President of Abbottstown Borough Council It’s time for the federal government to recognize the medicinal benefits of cannabis and respect the local governments that are already effectively regulating this plant. Thankfully, President Trump is ready to lead the way. In 2024, the President stated on social media that he would continue
During his campaign, Donald Trump told his supporters how much he would do for them regarding the economy and inflation, ending wars, creating a better health care system, and making America a “better place” by getting rid of immigrants and restoring the values of white Christian nationalism. No, he would not destroy Social Security or
For the past three years, I’ve worked in a local pub, and every St. Patrick’s Day weekend, I hear the same stories from servers and bartenders: people ordering the infamous drink, the “Irish Car Bomb.” This cocktail, popular in the United States, involves dropping a shot glass filled with whiskey and Irish cream (typically Baileys)
By Chris Fee I belong to a tiny Quaker Meeting in the rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania just north of Gettysburg. Our meeting house is surrounded by acres upon acres of apple orchards, and our community is an agricultural one. While no place is perfect, there is plenty here to love, and not least
If I wanted to spend $1 million ($1M) at the rate of $1 per second, it would take about 13 days; $1 billion ($1B) about 31 years, and $1 trillion ($1T) over 300 centuries. The difference between 1M, 1B, and 1T is hard to comprehend. That’s just a fun math exercise until you realize the
The 1947 Truman Doctrine promised that the U.S. would provide military, economic, and political support to democratic countries threatened by authoritarian rule. From its issuance on March 12, 1947, until this year, the U.S. stood as the unquestioned world leader against tyranny. We sometimes supported equally bad tyrants because they claimed to be fighting communists,
It’s always darkest just before … it turns totally black. We can’t say we weren’t warned. John Adams wrote, “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” In his Farewell Address in 1796, Washington said, “The disorders and miseries which
This month, Bermudian Springs School Board interviewed three candidates to fill the vacant seat in Region III. Two of the three candidates were well-prepared for their interviews. They had thoughtful answers to the list of questions. One spoke with passion and sincerity. He had fresh, tangible ideas on how to further support our students. Another had
I wish I could say with more pride that I reside in Pennsylvania’s 13th U.S. Congressional District. Congressman John Joyce has represented the 13th since 2019. While he may be an honorable man, Joyce is not honoring his oath of office, which includes supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign
The Gettysburg Planning Commission has been reviewing the proposed rezoning document, developed by a task force and consultant, which includes significant changes to the R-2 Moderate Density Residential zoning district (green areas in the attached map). A concerning aspect of the proposal is the addition of commercial uses to the R-2 zone, which has historically
Since I worked for 30 years for U.S. farmers as a trade economist for USDA, I want to comment on the recent trade news. Tariffs increase inflation because they are paid to the United States Government (USG) by the U.S. importer, whether a domestic manufacturer or retailer like Ford or Walmart, and then added totally
Why the fuss about disbanding USAID and firing other federal employees, without notice or reason? The reason is not only fairness, but the fact that hard-working civil servants save taxpayers more than they cost. Employees of the US government are not widely appreciated for their work, in part because much of the work they do
This Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 marks World Marriage Day. It is an observance to highlight the beauty of committed partnership. It honors the couple’s sacrifices, trust, faithfulness, and joy and to love. The couple is the foundation to a family. World Marriage Day is always the 2nd Sunday in February, a fitting month as Valentine’s
This past two weeks have been difficult to say the least, with over 200 executive orders, many of which are unconstitutional and illegal, working to dismantle our democracy. It is imperative that we do whatever is in our power to fight back. Many people ask, “How can we fight this onslaught of lies, crime, fascism,
We have recently witnessed Elon Musk and his cronies hostile takeover of the U.S. Treasury’s formerly carefully-guarded payment systems for all departments. This action compromises the sensitive data of millions, including all people registered with Social Security. The takeover allows an unelected billionaire a mechanism to unilaterally restrict disbursement of money approved for specific purposes
“Amidst the chaos of life, your unwavering presence is thesanctuary others seek.” – Deepak Chopra At the start of a recent Saturday morning yoga class I attended, the teacher shared these words of wisdom regarding the profound gift of our unwavering presence. We’re all familiar with the sentiment, “Your presence is gift enough.” But what
When I was in 4-H Beef Club, grabbing a blue ribbon during the county fair meant “Samson” and I scored first place. A red ribbon meant second place. President Trump scored a red ribbon during the 2024 election but is acting like he deserved the blue. Trump captured second place with support from roughly 32
By Shelley Inglis, University of Dayton Democracy is in trouble, despite popular uprisings and dynamic social movements in Lebanon, Hong Kong and across Europe and Latin America. Scholars say countries across the globe are experiencing a rise in autocratic rule, with declines in democratic ideals and practice. Autocratic rule – also known as authoritarianism –
The book “No Democracy Lasts Forever, How the Constitution Threatens the United States” is by Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California, Berkeley. The framers who wrote the Constitution made certain compromises to produce a document that the Constitutional Convention and the 13 original states would approve. As a result, its inherent flaws, including
In January, the Green Gettysburg Book Club and Gettysburg for Gun Sense will be studying some amazing works. As I delve into these reads, I am also fortunate to have received from Santa a copy of the prize-winning novel, “Orbital,” about watching Earth from the space station, by Samantha Harvey. The Green Gettysburg Book Club
I want to commend Lawrence and Anthony, hosts of the “Two Cool Dudes”podcast; Kathy Gaskin, who leads WellSpan’s Behavioral Health Task Force; and the Weary Performing Arts group, for an excellent program on mental wellness that they presented together at Gettysburg High School last night. All who braved the cold to attend were well rewarded!
During the past few years, we have gone through a long stretch of political onslaught in the media and many folks experience a great deal of stress and anxiety about the impact on their lives under the incoming administration and the significance of Monday, January 20th. While this January 20th is certainly an important day
During the ongoing rezoning of Gettysburg Borough and review of the proposed 7-story “Gettysburg Station Project” building proposed for downtown, borough officials have repeatedly represented to the community that Gettysburg needs more housing. At the August 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting I requested that borough officials provide the public with evidence to substantiate this determination.
Fake news is false or misleading information presented as news but slanted to fool readers into thinking it’s for real. Fake news includes fabricated content (stories made up to mislead people), deceptive headlines (stories with truthful content but exaggerated or deceiving headlines), satire or parody (articles intended as jokes or satire but mistaken by readers
The price of precision bombing and missiles in the urban domain is immense for regional citizens. The United Nations has substantiated this by reporting that in Ukraine the Russian military has killed approximately 12,300 civilians and injured 27,800, since 2022 alone. Approaching the quarter of a century marker, it is evident that “… the number
We must restore journalism to its constitutional role as an independent check on power and influence that answers to no one but the people. bt Christopher Baxter of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA — an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom in Pennsylvania — keeps elected officials in the state Capitol honest. VICKI VELLIOS BRINER / For Spotlight
Early in 2024, I asked Borough Council to consider broadcasting Planning Commission meetings while they were undertaking the Rezoning review and the Gettysburg Station project. I mentioned the value of having a record of decisions made at these meetings, and not everyone can attend in person. I was told that it wasn’t in the 2024
As a lifelong hunter, I vividly recall the pride of taking my first deer at thirteen on my grandfather’s south Texas ranch. My mother’s venison recipe made the experience even sweeter. Taught by my father, who learned from his, I gained not only skills like gun safety and respect for animals, but also a deep
Author’s note: This column is an adaptation of my column that appeared in the Bennington (VT) Banner in November of 2003 – forty years after John Kennedy was assassinated. When John Kennedy was shot, I was in history class at St. John the Baptist School in Hillsdale, NJ. The principal came into the room, ashen-faced,
School boards provide oversight and governance to school districts. They do so by: (1) supporting the mission and evaluating progress toward goals,(2) providing responsible fiscal oversight, (3) establishing and maintaining district policies, (4) hiring, oversight and evaluating the superintendent and (5) serving as community leaders and advocates. Boards have no management functions. None. Jan E.
Republicans argue that safety net programs can inadvertently discourage work by offering benefits that make low-wage jobs less attractive. They imply programs such as long-term unemployment benefits, rental assistance, and food stamps reduce incentives for people to seek work. Republicans often highlight examples of fraud, misuse, or administrative inefficiencies in safety net programs. That’s not
As the president-elect rolls out his appointments (Musk, Ramaswamy for “government efficiency”) and nominations (Zeldin-EPA, Hegseth-SecDef, Gabbard-DNI, Gaetz-AG, Kennedy-HHS) it is clear that his promises to exact retribution and expel expertise and blow up the professional administration of government were not empty promises, but clear and present dangers. It seems that each choice is worse
When my mother left the second time, I cried in my father’s arms. He tried to comfort this seven year old as best he could, but the grim reality soon settled in. He would have to find a daycare for my three year old brother and hire after school babysitters for me. He managed both
There is no question that our Republic is in a sad state of divisiveness and hatred for our fellow man. It has gotten so bad that anyone who holds to centrist policies these days is excoriated by both sides as being extremist or naïve; therefore, any centrist liberal or conservative has had to live in
As a former mental health therapist, minister, and ombudsman, I have seen almost every form of behavior in a person that does not align with that person’s claimed values or beliefs. The official term for this is cognitive dissonance. A definition of cognitive dissonance is ” the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not
From the insurrection to his enemy from within claims, from felony charges to abandoning NATO, from racist tropes to antisemitic hate speech, former President Donald Trump truly is as Jon Stewart claimed, “a corruption Mr. Magoo.” In this fever dream of an election year, America’s choice between a candidate who is incoherent, out-of-touch, and outright
We might think that Donald Trump is a new phenomenon in American politics, the likes of which we haven’t seen before. This is false. There was Huey Long. Nearly a century before Trump descended the escalator, Long showed the power of a politician who is cunning and charismatic and establishes a dynamic whereby the hatred
My wife and I spent six weekends this Fall canvassing local registered voters on behalf of Adams County Democrats. The weather’s been great, and the work satisfying. As you may know, the “science” of political campaigning says that the most efficient and effective use of a volunteer’s time is knocking on the doors of that
I’ve been waiting for weeks for just one Gettysburg Connection reader to write in to say why they are voting for Kamala Harris. With such an important election only 10 days away, and facing a wall of silence from our readers, I’m writing to say why I am. Harris is the Democratic Party’s candidate. Over
On October 13, my friend Peter Beck and I attended a public forum called “The Psychology of Christian Nationalism” sponsored by The Rev. Jim Strader-Sasser, interim rector of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, an Episcopal parish in Gettysburg. After being introduced as an Episcopal priest, The Rev. Pamela Cooper-White attacked every Christian
Sue Feaga, writing as a member of Gettysburg Conservatives and a representative of the Tender Care Pregnancy Center has written an opinion piece from a pro-life standpoint. It should be noted that Tender Care Pregnancy Center is not a licensed healthcare facility, nor is its practice licensed, inspected, or certified by the state of Pennsylvania.
After spending several years as a pro-life client advocate in AZ and PA my heart goes out to those women who have suffered guilt, shame and regret over their “right” with reproductive freedom to choose abortion. It’s ironic that the first definition under freedom is defined as the condition of NOT being in prison or
This past week my organization, OPEN MINDS, played host to 300+ health care executives at our annual OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat. First, I want to thank all the folks in town who made this week-long event possible. Great food at our restaurants, wonderful battlefield guides, talented local artists, interesting shops, and unique museums. But
Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine gave this, her Declaration of Conscience speech, before the U.S. Senate in 1950. “I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition. It is a national feeling of fear and frustration that could result in national suicide and the end of everything that we
We all understand that Gettysburg is a special iconic community: its history, character, and heritage attract millions of visitors who are key to our economy – and hold a powerful significance for hundreds of millions more nationally and internationally. Gettysburg’s reputational value is priceless. Gettysburg also is a diverse community that needs to offer services
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. It overturned the previous “separate but equal” doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson in an 1896 Supreme Court decision that ruled racially segregated