Editorials

Inaction is killing our children

This editorial first appeared in The Republic of Columbus, Indiana, a sister AIM Media newspaper of the News Journal.On Valentine’s Day, kids fell to...

Proposed tariff caused by one squeaky wheel

The viability of local newspapers, including the one that you are reading now, is being challenged by an unnecessary tariff on the import of...

All’s not well for many veterans

Veterans Day has become extra special to Americans.We saw that Saturday and throughout the week as people went out of their way to thank...

Deciding who lives, who dies?

Despite the clearly epidemic status of opioid abuse in this nation, there is a growing backlash against efforts among emergency workers and school officials...

Bringing bullying to forefront

The family photo of third-grader Gabriel Taye exudes happiness. The sharply dressed boy stands against a wall at his elementary school, grinning from ear...

Local ballot issues deserve support

Wilmington City Schools is asking residents to vote in favor of a renewal of a 1-percent income tax on the May 2 primary election...

Are you being tracked?

Maybe your microwave isn’t spying on you. Perhaps your toaster isn’t plotting nefarious acts.But don’t take off the tin-foil hat just yet.Just because you...

Promoting career-technical paths

“College … it’s worth it.” That’s true for some. But for millions of underemployed Americans — and for the good of the country as...

In the wake of the decision

The news Tuesday afternoon that (to paraphrase LeBron James) Amazon would be taking its talents south was met with a combination of shock, bitterness,...

A mostly good reflection

We at the News Journal love putting good news in the paper. From student successes in academics, community service and athletics to residents helping...