Commentary: Constitution spells it out – 3 equal branches
In a commentary, Keizer resident Gene McIntyre writes about the constitutional boundaries that prevent America from becoming an autocracy.
Category Opinion
Letters: Honeybees in peril, need our help
In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Jim Parr urges landowners to help honeybees survive.
Commentary: Once upon a time, in a sweeter world
In a commentary, retired professor and former legislator Tony Van Vliet recalls a time when meanness was not a national trait.
Letter: Equality lacking in Keizer street work
In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident David Appell questions the city's focus on some areas for street improvements – while not fixing others.
Letters: He’s mad as the dickens about federal cuts
In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Gene McIntyre decries cuts in services that he believes will herald a new "era of misfortune."
The economy and Keizer – what’s your view? Share…
Consider this a sort of virtual community gathering. As we all watch the stock market gyrations and the contradictory explanations for whether tariffs are good or bad, Keizertimes wants to take the pulse of the community. Your thoughts about recent events are invited.
Letters: Lift block on coverage for anti-obesity meds
In a letter to the editor, Dr. Evelin Dacker presses for Medicare and Medicaid to cover medications to combat obesity.
Commentary: Dictators may be funny on film, but not in real life
In an opinion column, Keizer writer Gene McIntyre worries about the impact of ongoing federal cuts and directives on our democracy.
Commentary: Don’t cheer for strongman rule
In a column, Keizer writer Gene McIntyre sees a dark turn toward strongman rule in the United States.