When 22 high-profile members of an administration leave their highly-coveted jobs — whether or not by choice — in the span of roughly 15 months, there’s clearly a problem. The Trump administration has been riddled with resignations and firings of top officials since the get-go. It seems to be systemic of the president’s devil-may-care approach to running our nation. And that’s very, very troubling.

Schoolhouse offers scholarship

Commencing with the current Webutuck graduating class, the Irondale Schoolhouse Board has elected to provide a $1,000 scholarship.  Any graduating senior intent on post high school education will be eligible. Applications, including eligibility requirements, will be available at the school’s office and must be submitted by June 1 . 

Dear EarthTalk: Now President Donald Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant “trophies” after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to protect endangered species, especially as wildlife now also face threats from climate change?

Mark Harrison

Sumter, S.C.