Jill Franko: If the community continues down the path of what is projected, we will become a retirement community whose property values, life expectancies and quality of life for all its residents decrease — UNLESS.

Michael O’Looney: If the Supreme Court can look beyond Trump, perhaps they can construct a ruling that would safeguard our democracy from those who violate their oath to the Constitution and ensure that those who engage in insurrection are never entrusted to hold office again.

Charlie Udet: Asante’s actions not only jeopardize the livelihoods of dedicated professionals but also compromise the quality of healthcare services provided to the community.

When referring to the Holocaust many scholars use the word only to refer to Jewish victims, however most do not realize that Jehovah’s Witnesses also were persecuted, many dying by execution or in concentration camps. 

Rabbi David Zaslow: (Let’s clarify) key words that are misused in arguments and editorials against Israel: genocide, apartheid, colonization and Zionism. Defining these words incorrectly, especially in an era of rising antisemitism, is actually dangerous.

Michael O’Looney: The pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian signs on opposite sides of the street do little but deepen the animus, deepen the divide, deepen the outrage. It’s time for leaders to urge the parties in conflict to reconcile

Mahmoud Shelton: Ashland residents shouldn’t need to be reminded about Lithia Water. The city earned a place in the online “Atlas Obscura” simply by virtue of it.

Jason Houk: There is nothing new today that would prevent community groups from using Pioneer Hall right now as it is intended to be used. SOJWJ has offered to pay for the costs of cleaning Pioneer Hall, the costs of extermination and continued maintenance.