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Opinion

The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

  • Richard Kyte Columnist

Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse.

Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

    As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States ha…

    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

      The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

      Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

      Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

        Here they come again.

        Letter: Don't let Trump rig this fall's elections

        Letter: Don't let Trump rig this fall's elections

          I supported, voted for and canvassed several neighborhoods distributing literature supporting the successful OneVirginia2021 campaign for a constitutional amendment ending political gerrymandering in Virginia. I would do it again in a heartbeat, with enthusiasm.

          Letter: Leaving city's government jobs is lucrative business

          Letter: Leaving city's government jobs is lucrative business

            Starting with Odie Donald II's guarantee of 1 year severance regardless of cause, and now Connie Clay getting $549,000 after departing her $158,684-a-year job, it seems leaving our city's government jobs is a lucrative business in and of itself. This on top of $630,000 in attorney's fees for…

            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

              Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

              Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

              Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

                Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                Do we understand what it means to sacrifice? – Richard Kyte

                  As we approach Memorial Day this year with an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are sure to hear a great deal about sacrifice.

                  Letter: From 1964 to now, how capitalism can save lives

                  Letter: From 1964 to now, how capitalism can save lives

                    It was June 1964. I was 21 years old and just finished my junior year at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. I was home in Albany, New York, and my father developed a kidney infection. He ended up in the hospital, and they gave him an antibiotic that was available for that type of infection. He was allergic to the medicine, so they stopped giving the drug. My father's temperature climbed until he was consumed by the infection and he died.

                    Letter: Vote no to protect our fair system

                    Letter: Vote no to protect our fair system

                      Why would Virginia undo a fair system we fought for just four years ago? The April 21 redistricting referendum claims to “restore fairness,” but it’s a blatant power grab. It scraps the bipartisan redistricting commission we voters approved in 2020 with a two-thirds majority, returning map-drawing to the Democratic-controlled legislature. That’s not progress — it’s a step back to the same politicians we wanted out of the process.

                      Gary Varvel for Apr 16, 2026

                      Gary Varvel for Apr 16, 2026

                        Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

                          Budgets used to be about fiscal control. Not anymore | Bloomberg News

                          Budgets used to be about fiscal control. Not anymore | Bloomberg News

                            The president's proposal makes some big assumptions, ignores mandatory spending

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            What can sports teach us about politics? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            What can sports teach us about politics? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and why, unlike in politics, sports almost always rewards the people with the most skill.

                            Columnists

                            Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                            Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                            As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States has no business attacking our Holy Father — and even less depicting himself as Jesus Christ. This is not ...

                            Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                            Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                            The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

                            Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

                            Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

                            Here they come again.

                            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                            As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                            Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

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                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                            Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                            Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Don't let Trump rig this fall's elections

                            Letter: Don't let Trump rig this fall's elections

                            I supported, voted for and canvassed several neighborhoods distributing literature supporting the successful OneVirginia2021 campaign for a constitutional amendment ending political gerrymandering in Virginia. I would do it again in a heartbeat, with enthusiasm.

                            Letter: Leaving city's government jobs is lucrative business

                            Letter: Leaving city's government jobs is lucrative business

                            Starting with Odie Donald II's guarantee of 1 year severance regardless of cause, and now Connie Clay getting $549,000 after departing her $158,684-a-year job, it seems leaving our city's government jobs is a lucrative business in and of itself. This on top of $630,000 in attorney's fees for the city. Waste indeed.

                            Letter: From 1964 to now, how capitalism can save lives

                            Letter: From 1964 to now, how capitalism can save lives

                            It was June 1964. I was 21 years old and just finished my junior year at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. I was home in Albany, New York, and my father developed a kidney infection. He ended up in the hospital, and they gave him an antibiotic that was available for that type of infection. He was allergic to the medicine, so they stopped giving the drug. My father's temperature climbed until he was consumed by the infection and he died.

                            Letter: Vote no to protect our fair system

                            Letter: Vote no to protect our fair system

                            Why would Virginia undo a fair system we fought for just four years ago? The April 21 redistricting referendum claims to “restore fairness,” but it’s a blatant power grab. It scraps the bipartisan redistricting commission we voters approved in 2020 with a two-thirds majority, returning map-drawing to the Democratic-controlled legislature. That’s not progress — it’s a step back to the same politicians we wanted out of the process.

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