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We should abandon companies that abandon the U.S.
Inversions of corporations (their choosing to incorporate in foreign countries to avoid U.S. taxes) seems to have “gone viral.”
about 6 hours ago
Does George Will expect citizens to pay the tab for corporations?
In defending inversions, he derided the notion that American corporations have some patriotic obligations to the United States.
about 6 hours ago
The 9-year-old in Uzi shooting will have a lifetime of suffering
It’s a form a child abuse to allow such a tiny child to handle such a heavy weapon, with the resulting consequences.
about 6 hours ago
The conflict in Ukraine is troubling from a historical perspective
Connect the dots and see that what is happening in Eastern Ukraine and Russia is similar to the beginning of Hitler’s aggressions.
about 6 hours ago
The music-of-my-life is missing from the radio
Maybe “Someday,” when I’m older and more gray, perhaps a new station will emerge and take me on a “Sentimental Journey.”
about 6 hours ago
WJAS has gone from a high to a low format
What a shame we lost one of the only great music stations in our area to another garbage talk show.
about 6 hours ago
Catholic leaders should support the expansion of Pa. human rights
I have been heartened by Pope Francis, who has been quoted in regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, “Who am I to judge?”
about 6 hours ago
Tom Corbett in the Labor Day parade would be hypocrisy
The governor’s misguided agenda has sought to tear down social and economic protections for workers.
1 day ago
Union leaders bully members while backing an anti-labor candidate
Top union leaders in Western Pa. have trumped some union members’ Labor Day parade invitation to a sitting governor.
1 day ago
A weapon of war shouldn't have been in young hands
What could be more moronic than allowing a 9-year-old child to handle an Uzi submachine gun?
1 day ago
Stop anti-gun blather and get to the key questions in Uzi shooting
As for this 9-year-old girl, how might this affair affect her?
1 day ago
Nothing on radio now is comparable to WJAS' former format
May I echo Rich Campbell’s feelings (“Soulless Radio,” Aug. 23 letters) regarding the demise of WJAS?
1 day ago
Policy must be changed for the sake of all homeless kids
Congress should end the de facto U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ban on helping homeless children.
1 day ago
Public-private partnerships hold great promise for Pennsylvania and America
Governments at all levels face immense pressure to improve public services and infrastructure while saving public taxpayer money.
2 days ago
Natural gas is another dirty fuel: Pennsylvania needs renewable energy
Natural gas, which is methane, is a highly potent greenhouse gas.
2 days ago
From deep mining to strip mining to gas drilling, workers have made a living
Each of these methods of energy exploration has been needed over generations for families’ livelihoods.
2 days ago
Jack Kelly's Rick Perry column was light on facts
In the column he tries to make the case that the recent indictment of Gov. Perry is a result of a partisan witch hunt.
2 days ago
Americans need help with future decisions on health care and end-of-life issues
Who is going to help us rethink untenable positions and make changes in the kind of humane society we wish to live in?
2 days ago
Pennsylvania must stay competitive and increase its film tax credits
Movie productions create good-paying jobs and stimulate every segment of the Pennsylvania economy.
2 days ago
Accountability starts with elected officials’ character, not their emails
They should pass righteous laws and never ever favor anyone, either rich or poor.
3 days ago
Tom Wolf flip-flops on Gov. Corbett's transportation achievement
If you try to follow the flip-flopping and hypocrisy coming from Tom Wolf on the transportation bill, your head is likely to spin.
3 days ago
A fairer analysis of bad driving would look at regional statistics
A recent study putting Pittsburgh among the cities averaging the most accidents may have been skewed by suburban motorists.
3 days ago
The Post-Gazette showed an anti-Israel bias on a recent Gaza editorial
It is curious that you refer to the demilitarization of “the Gazans” in your editorial “Timely Truce” (Aug. 28).
3 days ago
Rob Rogers' much-criticized Gaza cartoon was not anti-Semitic
The struggle against anti-Semitism is undermined when the charge is thrown around as a cheap political epithet.
3 days ago
WJAS, please switch format back to music
WJAS erred in switching formats and dropping Jack Bogut and Bill Cardille.
3 days ago
The U.S. is sowing generational seeds of hatred
Dan Simpson’s Aug. 27 column “Disunited They Stand” should be required reading for every voter and politician.
4 days ago
The media call them terrorists, but they're nothing but cowardly murderers
These people haven’t inflicted fear, as the media indicate. They’re just making us mad as hell.
4 days ago
Bank of America's main goal is to make money, not improve education
Marketing the bank to kindergarten students and their parents is inappropriate and distracting.
4 days ago
The Pittsburgh schools' conduct code strengthens protections for LGBT students
LGBT students face much higher rates of bullying and harassment than non-LGBT students.
4 days ago
The Laborers’ District Council of Western Pa. is for Corbett
Four years ago, we did not endorse Mr. Corbett. However, because of his bipartisan approach since, he has taken politics out of many issues.
4 days ago
Here’s hoping the ice bucket charitable enthusiasm continues
I hope when the ice bucket craze dies down, folks will continue to make donations to or advocate for the causes they are close to.
4 days ago
The Strip District produce terminal should be a place for us all
Let’s build the cleanest, greenest, meanest public market in the United States.
5 days ago
Post-Gazette, stop taking potshots at Philadelphia
I’ve begun to suspect that it is this newspaper’s policy never to miss a chance to take shots at my hometown.
5 days ago
The Penguins must delay no more on arena site development
I urge the Penguins to begin the project on time and resolve issues as the project evolves — or, step aside.
5 days ago
HPV-related throat cancer is becoming more common
The wonderful news is that these cancers can be entirely prevented with a very safe and effective vaccine.
5 days ago
Thank you, Nathan Hershey, for all that you taught us
I was shocked and saddened recently when I read Nathan Hershey’s Aug. 17 Forum article on death and dying.
5 days ago
Pennsylvania's infrastructure and climate issues demand our attention
We must do something about the dismal state of our infrastructure and the climate change-related severe weather that’s making it worse.
5 days ago
UPMC shouldn’t fear healthy competition
UPMC should look to its own quarterly report as a sign that competition will help both Pittsburghers and its own financial health.
6 days ago
Keeping medications to treat opioid dependence away from children is crucial
Unlike methadone, buprenorphine-containing medications are widely prescribed to patients and are kept in the home.
6 days ago
The Salvation Army's backpack program is essential to many
In hard times the Salvation Army proves that Americans do have a heart full of warmth.
6 days ago
Corporations are engaged in a war of avarice against citizens
How could an intelligent man like George F. Will believe many of these corporate moves, like inversions, are sensible?
6 days ago
Constituents are served well by Rep. Bill Kortz
His office personnel will walk you through any state issue and find an answer for you.
6 days ago
The conversation about life and death needs all viewpoints
The discussion must be about making a choice and living or dying with that choice without interference from others.
6 days ago
High-quality early education is essential for Pa.’s children
I am elated by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s announcement regarding the $250 million preschool development grants competition.
6 days ago
The Pittsburgh-Allegheny County 911 merger will make problems worse
Merging of the city and county call-taking process places public safety at great risk.
1 week ago
The Ferguson tragedy raises questions about Pittsburgh's police training
Recent police-related events should be a cautionary tale for Pittsburgh.
1 week ago
Even at Sophie Masloff's funeral, a prominent female leader was overlooked
Chelsa Wagner, Allegheny County controller, participated in the service for Mayor Sophie Masloff at Temple Sinai.
1 week ago
Politicians who do self-serving work shouldn't be rewarded
Why should we reward any politicians for doing the job they do “against” us.
1 week ago
Catholic parishes should begin planning for married priests
Catholics must begin asking their parish councils what salary they would offer a married priest as well as housing and health care.
1 week ago
Doctors and nurses help people to heal, not to die
God decides when it’s your time to die.
1 week ago
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