Opinion – The Standard Newspaper

Wake up, America

2 days ago3 days ago02 mins

Dear Editor,

Hamas executed seven hostages because they knew Israel’s IDF was coming to rescue them. Shooting someone in the back of the head at close range is an execution. Why then are people all over the world blaming Israel for everything?

It is Israel’s fault because Hamas will not negotiate a peace. Why would Hamas negotiate a peace when the whole world is backing them on their massacre of the Jews/Israelis on October 7 as well as blaming the Jews/Israelis for being massacred.

On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

5 days ago5 days ago011 mins

SAO PAULO (AP) — The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians on Saturday had difficulty and doubts over navigating other social media in its absence.

Be careful what you chuckle over

1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

We hear so many numbers that we forget how large single digits can be —especially when followed by a percent sign. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has left the 2024 presidential race, but his polling numbers could still cause havoc on Election Day. Those votes could be channeled to Donald Trump. If you weren’t voting for Kennedy anyway, his recent “Bear-in-central-park” story might register as nothing more than a chuckle. If you’re a Trump supporter, Kennedy’s exit is likely good news, but future rogue third-party hopefuls remain capable of complicating both Democratic and Republican plans. If Harris-Walz wins in November but struggles

Enjoy Labor Day America, and keep working

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Dear Editor,
Labor Day weekend is upon us. Let’s celebrate the laborers.
The willing workers of America have been the backbone to making our country the greatest nation in the world. People from all over the world have come here in search of a better life by having the opportunity and the freedom to work hard in order to make their dreams come true. The will and the joy of working has made life better for millions

Creeping Globalism by Foreign Trade Zones

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Dear Editor,
This last Arizona primary election on July 30, we only had a 32.31% turnout of voters.

Commentary on Johnson letter

2 weeks ago3 weeks ago16 mins

Dear Editor,

I could not agree more with Mr. Michael Johnson‘s piece in last week’s Standard more. I too am thankful and have thanked the City Council and have walked the street during the Beale Street rebuild to personally thank all those amazingly hard-working construction people who worked so tirelessly to get our new downtown put together.