Letters to the Editor: Politics and celebration
From national politics to local religious forums, here's what readers are talking about.
Guest Opinion Submission
37 posts
Mary McKSchmidt: More than a tax on tea
We are not helpless in influencing what is happening to our country.
Diane Payne: We have a choice to turn a blind eye or to act
We have a choice: Ignore what's happening or respond as conscientious citizens who care about our neighbors.
Barbara Mezeske: An American abroad in 2025
If the values of freedom, justice and a diverse democracy are lacking in our elected representatives, they can still be found among ordinary Americans.
Doug Tjapkes: Recalibrate the way we see prison reform
Up to 90% of them are going to be released someday, and decent treatment will certainly contribute toward making them better neighbors for you and me.
Jude Vereyken: Test your knowledge on alcohol use
It’s OK to ask for help if you think your drinking is problematic because excessive alcohol use can have so many immediate and long-term effects.
Kim Nagy: A study in paradoxical behavior
I urge these commissioners to reflect on their attitudes towards constituents, especially those whom they represent, despite policy disagreement.
Nancy Berg: Liberation day or limitation day?
We are being limited by this so-called "liberation day," but we can choose to act. In that, comes true liberation.
Beverley Rannow: An invitation to make a difference
The Nourish Our Future Offering of Letters asks your representative and senators to protect and strengthen nutrition programs that help children reach their full potential.