Reactions to Parkway graduation date decisionAs a former teacher at Parkway Central High School and as the parent of two past graduates, I am truly appalled by the insensitive and hypocritical decision to hold graduation ceremonies on a Saturday next...

White House career calling?    Readers who had any doubt about Prof. J. Martin Rochester’s scholarly views of White House policies and direction should read his current column in the Jewish Light (Aug. 16, 2017). It should qualify him to be appointed...

Oppose concealed carry reciprocityWhile Congress is in recess this month, members of the Jewish community should be aware of a terrible federal bill with the misleading title of Concealed Carry Reciprocity (CCR).  This bill would gut state gun safety...

A Sad RealityIt’s not about Jews and Muslims, it’s not about Israelis and Arabs. It’s about those who support terrorism and those who stand up to it. Terrorists killed two police officers on Temple Mount. Those who stand against terror install...

Court ruling and the church-state divideEvery argument before the Supreme Court — winning and losing alike — defines a potential slippery slope. Perhaps we can draw some comfort regarding the worrisome playground decision by considering the slippery...

Editorial off-base I am appalled at your June 28 editorial headline, “Bibi’s Biggest Blunder,” about the Israeli prime minister’s cancellation of plans for a pluralistic prayer site at the Western Wall. Women in Judaism are far from being considered...

Failure to veto minimum wage bill will hurt St. LouisansGov. Eric Greitens has allowed the passage of two bills that will have devastating effects on women in our communities. Those bills take away the minimum wage increase the city of St. Louis approved...

Lives on the lineCaring for our neighbors and helping the poor should never be a controversial between political parties or religions. Yet our divided government is on the verge of passing a health care bill that would be extremely damaging for Americans...

Rep. Newman op-ed I would like to thank Rep. Stacey Newman so much for her passionate “viewpoint” article (“Governor shouldn’t use prayer, women’s reproductive rights for political gain,” June 14 edition) concerning Gov. Eric Greitens’...

In reference to the (June 14 commentary, “Governor shouldn’t use prayer, women’s reproductive rights for political gain”), rather than the pro-choice versus pro-life narrative that our Republican Governor is politically a part of, defining the...

Upholding the Johnson AmendmentRegarding the Jewish Light’s May 17 editorial, “Religion and Politics Still Don’t Mix,” I can only hope that President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at easing an IRS rule limiting political activities...

President’s budget threatens crucial programsAs a responsible parent, I’m careful to economize in a way that allows us to pay our bills in full and on time. Yet I would never take food from my children or jeopardize their education to do it. Trying...