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The state’s report concludes, “Undoubtedly, the child care crisis is the singular issue that dominates current discussions and it is one that demands urgent and decisive action.” Money alone won’t solve the problem; it will take a cultural shift. We, as a society, need to value what has been traditionally called “women’s work” as much as we have “men’s work.” 

We have much work ahead of us but, with the support of our readers, we hope to make this a community home. In an era when our society has become splintered, we want to provide common ground for civil discourse.

More and more lately, we face choices brought on by the hype of social media and of talk radio. We have to decide if reporting on often false claims raised there will amplify the falsehoods or expose them.

We would urge choosing a symbol that calls the community together, much as the old school bell did.

Elected officials should not use their posts to wreak vengeance. Nor should they use police to break the law.