United Way Toronto and York Region shows it can adapt: Editorial | Toronto Star
It was almost two years ago that the United Way organizations in Toronto and York Region came together to form a single agency.So far...
Democracy depends on confidential sources: Public Editor | Toronto Star
It would be ideal if every person who has something important – and largely, secret — to reveal to the public through the media...
Restructure education taxation
The Legislature plans to revise how schools are funded but still fund schools by taxing property. This is a very positive step toward redesigning...
Move past divisiveness
Bravo to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers on her Time op-ed about bridging the political divide, and kudos to her for embracing bipartisanship and practicing...
Madsen's thinking muddy
Thanks for Rob Curley’s refreshing Feb. 8 article pointing out the important difference between fact and belief and how they are often misused as...
Supporting arts for our sake
The National Endowment of the Arts is under attack — again. The foes are the same tired cast of characters who have assaulted the...
Friday’s Letters to the Editor
Translating TrumpEDITOR: I think we could all benefit from a Trump-English Dictionary. It would be simple to create. Just reverse everything he says. “Senate...
PD Editorial: 20 million reasons to retain and repair Obamacare
For six years, and over the course of five dozen high-profile, low-probability votes, Republicans in Congress vowed to do away with Obamacare.Republicans denounced the...
Watch: Truck crashes into bus in New York, and other near-misses
Talk about lucky! Last month in Syracuse, New York, a pickup truck crashed into a city bus, becoming lodged...
Judge: Only 1 additional accuser can testify at Bill Cosby trial
PHILADELPHIA -- A judge will let only one other accuser testify at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial to bolster...
Portland takes aim at potholes left in winter storm’s wake
Retrobet Portland plans to beef up its street crews to tackle more than 1,000 potholes left in the wake...
Don’t watch the Oscars, Nikki Haley’s great start & other notable comments
From the Right: Trump Dumps DC Bladder BossinessFor all Franklin Roosevelt’s expansions of the powers of the presidency, says Christian Schneider at USA Today,...
Truancy still a nagging problem in local schools
CaptionCloseMuch to the surprise of some students and parents, the decriminalization of truancy does not include a free pass to skip class.While truants no...
Sunday on &lsquoThis Week&rsquo: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and Rep. Mark Meadows
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s initially address to a joint session of Congress, White Property principal deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders comes...
Good cop, bad cop may have its uses in foreign policy
CaptionCloseAt the heart of Donald Trump’s foreign policy team lies a glaring contradiction. On the one hand, it is composed of men of experience,...
MWC 2017 Dates: Which Phones And Devices Are On The Launch Agenda?
Mobile World Congress 2017 takes place from Feb. 27 to March 2 and is expected to introduce a host of new smartphones and devices...
A warning against the rhetoric of ‘us vs them’: Editorial | Toronto Star
For those who think of Europe and the United States as pillars of human rights, Amnesty International’s latest annual report is sobering. The international...
Andrew Gillum 'seriously considering' 2018 governor's race
It’s been no big secret that Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has had his eye on the Florida governor’s mansion, but now the Democrat is...
Rick Scott gets post that could elevate national profile
Gov. Rick Scott will be second-in-command of a Republican organization that played a huge financial role in his re-election.7 Months Ago7 Months Ago7 Months...
As Trump is learning, it's not so easy to reject the president's paycheck
The government owes Donald Trump.4 Months Ago3 Weeks Ago4 Months AgoRight about now, the 45th president is due to receive his first paycheck, part...
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Surprise Koala Encounter: Couple Finds Koala in Bed at Home in...
A couple in Australia had a surprising encounter when they found a koala in their bedroom. Fran Dias Rufino, who is originally from Brazil,...
