Herbert Rothschild: Just as Christian nationalism is a distortion of the universalist character of Christianity, so Jewish nationalism is a distortion of the universalist character that Judaism acquired when it developed into a world religion.
John Marciano: Violence at home and abroad is not antithetical to America, it has been its very nature since the founding.
Herbert Rothschild: What may best explain our national divides are the differing institutions, cultural norms and ideas about freedom, social responsibility and the provision of public goods that the original settlers of various parts of our continent laid down and which later arrivals would encounter and, by and large, take as their own.
Chris Honoré: Donald Trump simply cannot win the presidency. He must not return to the White House. Perhaps he can last four more years, but our Democracy won’t. With a mixture of regret and urgency, the number of elected Democrats calling for President Biden to step down grows.
City Corner: Please remember, effective emergency preparedness means ensuring ALL your family members have access to Citizen Alerts, including older children with cellphones.
Herbert Rothschild: Might it be that cults cease to be regarded as cults when they become mainstream? When their unconventional beliefs and practices gain enough adherents to become conventional?
City Corner: All tourist accommodations require approval from the Planning Department. This includes short-term rentals offered through online platforms like Airbnb.
Herbert Rothschild: I couldn’t help asking myself, if Biden is so impaired now, what will he be like in 2026, 2027 and 2028?
Daniel Cooke: Deer in Ashland are inevitable. How about we learn to appreciate and live with wildlife? It’s not always easy, but it can bring you peace.
Herbert Rothschild: What we haven’t heard in the public forum is informed discussion about whether immigration is desirable. We need that discussion to counter the vilification of immigrants on the one hand and mere altruism on the other.
Herbert Rothschild: Just as Christian nationalism is a distortion of the universalist character of Christianity, so Jewish nationalism is a distortion of the universalist character that Judaism acquired when it developed into a world religion.
The Gambrel Gallery on East Main Street in Ashland closed in late June after Jackson County found it in violation of land use regulations. The gallery, which was housed in a large, red barn at 1980 E. Main St., and operated by Emily Santiago and Chris Leishman of Ashland, opened in 2022 to showcase art in an unconventional space and create more community around art and with local artists.
“Stones in His Pockets,” a fast-paced mesmerizing play set in rural Ireland, is filled with laughs and heartache. The production features veteran actors Dan Donohue and Ray Porter at the Grizzly Peak Winery’s newly named Richard L. Hay Center at the Rogue Theater Company.
An estimated 6,000 additional Jackson County residents are eligible for Oregon’s free health insurance program, Oregon Health Plan, following the July 1 launch of “OHP Bridge.” OHP Bridge will provide free health insurance (medical, dental and mental health) and transportation support to appointments for those earning between 138 to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Inner Peace: Sally McKirgan passed away on Sunday, July 21, at the age of 82. Sally conceived the idea of the Inner Peace column in December 2008. Sally felt the column was perfect for her beloved Ashland, with its “many gifted spiritual teachers and seekers.”
Obituary: Dorothy E. Goldsmith (Parkhurst), 95, passed away peacefully In her sleep on July 6, in Medford. Dorothy Goldsmith’s life took a challenging turn when she was widowed early, prompting her to return to school and embark on a noble career as a licensed practical nurse. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland.
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