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Opinion

Wealth Inequality

Letters to the Editor

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a historic ...

Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger

Editorials

On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I want to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all the residents of Salem who participated in the U.S. Post Office “Stamp Out Hunger” program. Salem residents were asked in May to donate a canned or boxed ...

The Death of Revival

Columns

There are many reasons why revival has died. First, and most important, many churches do not want a revival. They are extremely happy in the condition they are in. But as I am always watching my church and churches in our denominations, there is a decrease in most churches. In fact, ...

Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students

Editorials

Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two — in loco parentis truly means, teaching, feeding, clothing, keeping safe and healthy, and protecting — all with the expectation these teachers will also help students keep up with ...