Opinion

If you got elected to the South Bend Common Council, then swore under oath in a deposition that you moved out of the district...

There are two ways to run against an incumbent. You say what they've done wrong, or you say what you'd do better. Three St....

St. Joseph County Democratic Party Chairman Don Westerhausen had one job. Get five people to sign a form. He didn't. It cost his party five...

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."-Ferris Bueller, c. 1986 Be present and...

When you drop your child off at college, do not treat the day like a high-stakes logistics mission or another darn thing on your...

GREATEST OF ALL TIME or G-O-A-T for short! That’s what this idea implemented by the City of Mishawaka is in practice. The Goats have the...

In Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight, Batman has too much power. Bruce Wayne’s research and development guy, Lucius Fox, played by Morgan Freeman,...

Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, House Representative Tom Kean, Jr. of New Jersey, and now Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky all had to be absent from work. McConnell’s current absence garners a great amount of attention, but the memes and jokes will not effect change; we can and should make changes by encouraging our state lawmakers to take action so that we are not left without appropriate representation.  

Two hours before I sat down to write this, the St. Joseph County Democratic Party posted a Facebook message that opened with the mourning of two fallen U.S. service members and closed with a campaign endorsement for Jamee Decio.

The clerk's office is defined by neutrality and precision, maintaining court records and overseeing elections without political agendas. Incumbent Amy Rolfes has established efficient procedures and achieved high confidence in election integrity. Challenger Stephanie Ball emphasizes empathy and advocacy but fails to address the office's objective requirements, questioning her suitability for the role.

When we open our homes to short-term renters, we do so with a sense of trust in the platform hosting us. But recent events...

Chimichurri, renowned for its authentic Argentine cuisine, has transformed its South Bend location with a handcrafted patio that features a big-screen TV for World Cup viewing. The owners aim to provide a welcoming community space where everyone can enjoy great food and the excitement of live soccer this summer.

Diego Morales, endorsed by Trump as Indiana's Secretary of State, faces potential removal from his position despite his loyalty to the party's direction. Powerful Republicans have backed challenger Max Engling, questioning Morales' alignment with party values. The decision now rests with delegates at the upcoming convention, who previously supported Morales.

My State Senator, Democrat, David Niezgodski, recently showcased a very new upbeat writing style.   On June 11, 2026 Niezgodski published a Guest Column piece in the South Bend Tribune, “Look at what we’re...