Not understanding is no excuse for oppression

Words are a wonderful thing. They allow us to share so much of our lives with the rest of the world. Whether you’re saying “Good morning,” “Buenos dias,” “Bonjour,” or “’Sup?” you’re communicating and bringing people into your life. Communication usually works best when you can understand each other, but with dozens of languages in…

The firestorm over freedom of speech engulfs Shawano

In America, we try to preach tolerance and love for one another, but that is not always what we practice. We claim to be respectful of other viewpoints, but when the issue hits a little too close to home, who hasn’t wanted to shut the other side up? Shawano has recently been in the national…