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MEXICO CITY — While examining the photographic archive left behind by Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, one of his granddaughters came across a mysterious plastic box with the word "grandchildren" written on…

Dear Editor, The transition to clean energy technology is happening in the United States and in many parts of the world. In order to continue the transition to a green economy, we must obtain resources such as zinc, nickel, copper and…

Dear Editor, GreenLight Metals is positioned to play a leading role in the safe and responsible growth of our green economy by helping the United States become independent of critical minerals while generating an economic boom in…

In today's world, if you don't show up for a job, there's a good reason your salary is on hold. If you…

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Dear Nadine,I am a 30 year old married woman. I have two children and we live in Dubai. I have been married for four years. When I got married, my husband was separated from his family. In fact, he wanted to marry a girl his family…

The transfer of responsibility in the shooting of UvaldeA Fox "News" blurb essentially tried to blame the Texas school shooting tragedy on everyone and everything but easy access to assault weapons. And to top it off, all of the Republican…

Aren't you wondering why Kyle Ham, who doesn't live or work in the new 105th Legislative District, is running? In my opinion, it's because the Illinois Republican Party establishment wants someone to rely on to maintain…

Male responsibility As I listen to and read the latest discussions on abortion, I realize that the spice female has the "great" privilege of championing the unborn child in all of creation. I can't ask how much of that privilege should be…

ContentsThis content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated.The Victorian house in San Francisco's Upper Haight neighborhood where British-born poet Thom Gunn lived for more than thirty years and where he died in 2004, aged…

Chris Gdowski said he's had enough of writing the standard "mass school shooting letters," so he took a different approach in his latest post. DENVER — Sadly, school leaders have written too many letters to the…

Old white truck / Flickr By Dave Bradley, West Liberty Trust is the very basis of our government's legitimacy. This trust is earned by elected government officials through their actions and the truthfulness of their!-->!-->…

Many reasons to join ScoutingBSA Scouts is educational and fun. You learn useful skills you need in life, from personal management to first aid.BSA Scouts teaches good leadership skills through different types of training…

Dear Editor:I would have been so proud to have a Downey High graduate in state office. I supported Blanca Pacheco for her second term on Downey City Council, believing she would continue to have the city in its best interests. But a year…

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 5:00 a.m. Sadiq Khan is looking for ways to decriminalize cannabis. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) It is fair to say that the war on drugs is being lost by the!-->…

If we care about children, supportpolicies needed to help themRe: Comment from May 8, "Abbott says 'Texas is a pro-life state.' Where's the support for moms?"This commentary should be required reading for anyone working to restrict access…

The original Constitution of the United States was drafted and approved in Article 7 of the document on September 17, 1787. The Bill of Rights, including the Second Amendment, did not come into effect until December 15,…

Body of the review Auburn University Theater and Dance presents “Love Letters” as part of its special celebration and reunion weekend, May 13-15 at the Telfair B. Peet Theater. The weekend of celebration and reunion marks the…

I attended the public meeting held by the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council. It was obvious from the outset that the planners had already made up their minds about the future of the Scajaquada…

These elections also matterHigher education is supposed to teach students not only how to earn a living, but also how to think critically and logically. It's supposed to teach them how to live in a bigger world than the bubble they grew up…

YourArlington's Letters to the Editor PolicyUPDATE May 4: YourArlington.com welcomes opinions of all kinds from local residents, including those regarding the United States Supreme Court's view on Roe vs. Wade. Letters are reviewed for!--LINK>…

The problem with Russia suffering “colossal losses” (Moscow confirms attack on kyiv during UN chief's visit on April 29) is that it really doesn't matter to its leaders. One need only look back to historic campaigns involving Russia and…

Hello everyone. Please see the attached letter (downloadable) requesting an extension of the I-81 SIEF comment period. It takes a while to go through 35,000 pages of information. I shared it with members of the Onondaga…

The killer parents got off too easilyIn March, 2-month-old Brooklyn Fish died of a methamphetamine overdose.The Alliance parents of this precious little angel have been convicted of manslaughter for causing his death by overdose. This same…

Why the errors of the Belle Terre swimming club? Dear Editor: It baffles me that such a mistake could be made about the complete change at Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club. This ordeal began about two…

The Partygate Hangover SIR - The Remainer-induced self-indulgence that crippled Parliament after 2016 is back with 'partygate'. Despite serious national and international problems, the opposition parties have no policy to offer except to…

Lohr is a trustworthy candidateI have known Jeremy Lohr for over 20 years. During this period, I have seen his commitment to excellence on several occasions. He is trustworthy, always ready to help others and his work is meticulous.…

Editor's Note: Wausau Pilot & Review gladly publishes reader, resident, and candidate feedback to local offices. The opinions of readers and columnists are independent of this newspaper and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of…

Daniel Egtvedt, of Maryland, will appear before a jury in June for assaulting police officers on January 6 WASHINGTON — A Maryland man wants a judge to block a jury from seeing jailhouse letters he wrote to a sheriff…

Ukraine stresses the importance of a free press The horrific news from Bucha, Ukraine has us all thinking: how can this happen? It's 2022 and it felt like we were living in a semi-civilized world. Clearly, I was wrong. Russians have a…

(Backdate: April 1, 2022)In this letter, I will not cover my recent efforts to recruit people to run for…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! You know how people always talk about “slippery slope” or “unintended consequences”? Well, House Bill 1434 certainly has every sign that…

For the editor:Over the past two months, you've published articles about individuals doing illegal gambling-related things. Three articles come to mind: "State AG accuses former Syracuse charity CEO of stolen nearly a million dollars”…

Kris Hess: Colorado Away: Help Preserve It For anyone who loves the outdoors and wildlife in Colorado, you can help preserve it and earn money at the same time. The Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is offering a…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Oahuians pay taxes for churches Fact: The best magician in the world can't pull a rabbit out of a hat if a rabbit hasn't been put in…

Social security limits EDITOR: No matter how much pay raise California teachers get, they're still behind the eight ball. They are not part of social security and are not entitled to collect the full benefits of a deceased spouse.…

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during Prime Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament on March 24, 2022 (Photo: Andrew Milligan – Pool/Getty Images)I was even more surprised that she chose to name disgraced former transport…

Putin's regime must be brought to its kneesThe civilized world still hasn't made the decision it had to make a month ago. The people of Ukraine, killed by the millions by Stalin in the 1930s and Hitler in the 1940s, stand bravely and alone…

A simple legislative proposal Don't complicate it! Almost everyone has expired or has excess over-the-counter or prescription medication that they no longer use or want.!-->…

Gas prices explained The government can influence gasoline prices. For example, in Pennsylvania, the Oil Company Franchise Tax and the Liquid Fuels Tax add $0.576 per gallon to the price of gasoline in 2022. There is also a $0.18…

Russian roulette with a Russian maniacSubject: “NATO should clear the skies of Ukraine — We have to face Putin sooner or later; this invasion will probably not be the last”, by Tom Leppert, Friday Opinion.Leppert rightly advises keeping…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! With gasoline prices likely to soon top $5 a gallon, it's time for employers to recognize the difficulty many of their workers will have…

By MacKENZIE DEXTER, Kingman MinerKINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Sitting around the dining room table at Kingman, 92-year-old Korean War veteran LeRoy Wissinger is surrounded by his children and the forgotten letters he and his family have traded…

For the editor:Not a big fan of identity politics, but at the same time, I think it's great that we have so many accomplished professional women (“The 100 Most Powerful Women in American Finance,” Cover Story, March 4). Message to the…

March 10, 2022 by The GabberThis week's letters to the editor.John of June No dogs to save As another Gulfport resident and someone looking to give an adult Miniature Dachshund a home, carrying a leash and a checkbook in my pockets, and…

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge last week issued a preliminary injunction blocking Oregon's ban on so-called real estate "love letters" — the nickname for personal notes from potential buyers to home sellers. In his order issued last…

I am writing to object to the photograph at the top of the front page of the March 4 Star-Ledger. This is a close-up of a discarded disposable surgical mask laying on a sidewalk, meant to illustrate "a new phase" of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! That the shoreline has been eroded to the point that a house collapses on the north shore is sadly no surprise (“House Collapses on…

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) – Two residents of the Weathered Oaks Subdivision are responding to letters they received calling on them to remove their Christmas lights and signs.Both Amy Lillis and Julie Palagyi received the anonymously…

Turn turn turn.Ruth Platner and her political action committee, the Charlestown Citizens Alliance, have…

The warnings are there: has the common sense concerning the movement of trains disappeared?I have read and heard of accidents and deaths on the tracks of these trains. First, I was against the whole project and expressed my opinions many…

Hoping for the best for a retired television journalistRegarding the February 19 Gazette article ("Thousands Raised for Longtime Local TV Reporter") I believe what Ken Screven said about care or lack of care he received there.I know…

The correspondence on the meaning of “awakened” illustrates the cognitive bias of not seeing ourselves as others see us, and vice versa (Letters, February 22). A quick scan of other newspapers tells me that woke means self-righteous,…

The kids in Jessica Lemmon's freshman class recently sent some pretty powerful letters to city leaders in Lincoln Park - so impactful they've brought police officers to their class and city council members will soon be visiting too .…

Reduce gun violence in Gainesville I recently read about the increase in gun violence in Gainesville. I grew up here in the early 1970s and don't remember gun violence being the pervasive problem it is today. Today, firearms are the…

the The Free Lance-Star editorial "Answer the Tough Charter Questions First" (February 1) misses what America is all about.Americanism implies freedom of choice. This editorial continues the progressive effort to ordain public school…

Subject: "Traces of trade" (GT2/2): As talk of the Santa Cruz branch line intensifies, it's important to talk about some new developments regarding the line. In recent weeks it was revealed that after Sierra Northern pulled out of its…

In college, Jacob Cramer volunteered at suburban nursing homes east of Cleveland, and soon found he was the only frequent visitor to some residents. His desire to remedy loneliness and his fascination with the handwritten letter…

The two-page coverage of events on the first full day of the Winter Olympics was marred by an inexplicable pillorying of Norwegian winner of the women's 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon, Therese Johaug (“ A marred start as the first gold medal of…

Studio Tenn announced this week that its upcoming performances of "The Aretha Legacy" have been canceled due…

In a open letter published last week, a group of Harvard University faculty condemned the university's process of investigating a faculty member disciplined for misconduct - a move that some members of the Harvard community say will…

Texas' best last chance to fightclimate change and its disastersThey say everything is bigger in Texas, and that goes for climate-related weather disasters as well. According to NOAA, since 1980, Texas has experienced 140 weather-related…

WATERLOO — The American Civil Liberties Union emailed school officials in Waterloo, Denver and six other districts on Friday asking them to comply with a recent U.S. Court of Appeals ruling regarding masks .Last week, the…

The mayors both sent letters to the Chinese president to celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year and the start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. TACOMA, Wash. — It looks like Tacoma and the mayor of Steilacoom have a…

Electoral college ensures small states have a say in electing president This is in response to a recent Sun article on the Electoral College. After enduring the dictates of a monarchy, the founding fathers were very careful to build systems…

Thank you for donations to the Douglas County Animal ShelterEditor:We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Carson Valley residents for their generous donations in support of the Douglas County Animal Shelter on…

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I read with interest Peter Walker's article on the changes to the road rules (Common Myths about what changes to the UK road rules will mean, 24 January). I've long thought that the vast majority of traffic law content could be summed up…

The January 14 news item “Earth reaches 6th hottest year on record” continues the relentless march towards a…

The State must improve the collection of data on juvenile justice These are the last days at the State House before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security must report on the many…

In response to Catherine King's letter (January 19), At my high school in the 1970s, a couple of friends and I made the mistake of going for a pint at lunchtime in a busy nearby pub by two of our teachers. Afterwards, I was slammed against…

The difference between the Legislative Assembly coalition government and the rump caucus is that the former takes government seriously and the latter does not.Rep. Chris Kurka spoke on behalf of his caucus last summer when he said, in a…

Regarding "Insurrection prompts change" in the January 5 issue of The Westerly Sun, can the change be to…

don't stop emma It is impressive to see how much Emma Hossine has learned about the causes and consequences of climate change. I just hope 10th graders across the Commonwealth and the world pay as much attention as she does. I also salute…

Don't negotiate with logging protesters If these disruptive protests are effective, then our society is likely to be inundated with similar tactics by groups for virtually any "cause". This is why the main governments refuse to…

Guy, mask I have just returned from Germany. In each business and restaurant, they asked us for identification, proof of vaccination and a mask. And they sold things.!-->…

A year after the January 6 uprising, people still wonder why the country is so divided and how so many people believe in the 'Big Lie' (about Donald Trump winning the 2020 election) to the point of an insurgency violence and police…

Generosity I would like to thank the Mission Fund and also the benefactors for the generous sum of money (3,500 €) for the poor and also the intentions of mass. I would also like to thank the public for their support for…

Tribune press service Ludhiana, January 5 As the state government did not issue letters of appointment, a number of candidates who had applied for various positions at the Punjab State…

See where we are see you in three yearsThese days, the "It's Your Call" attacks on President Biden are…

Dear Brevard School Board ...Your # 1 responsibility is the health and safety of students and employees in order to operate our schools to their full potential.We ask that upon the return of district staff on January 5 and students and…

LAFCO must support local democracy Attention LAFCO Commissioners: Matt Gourley, Mary Ann Leffel, Chris Lopez, Warren Poitras and Kimbley Craig. Before the vote on January 5, I encourage you to redeem yourself politically, intellectually…

Send your letter to the editor using this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Endemic COVID op-edpush wishful thinking D. "Endemic Covid-19: cause for celebration, no dismay", page A13, December 26: Dr Pearl probably understands the…

A post office in Germany responded to more than 30,000 letters to Santa Claus, the dpa news agency reported on Monday. The German village of Saint-Nicolas - located in the Saar region on the border with France - shares a name with…

Don Lane's tongue-in-cheek editorial urges those opposed to a relocated library / garage / housing project to ditch because, according to Mr Lane, the new design eliminates all objections. Barely. Ignored is the constituency of the…

Regarding “the crackdown on Breed's net has been attacked” (Home page, December 21): San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin opposes London Mayor Breed's proposed crackdown on crime and Drugs. What…

Is the Prime Minister being honest with UK voters, readers ask (Photo: Phil Noble / PA)For Mr Johnson, it was not the same as millions of people leaving offices, shops, hospitals or factories and illegally gathering in outdoor cafes or on…

Naples Pier fishing rules are not helpfulNo fishing on Sundays at the pier is ridiculous. It is then that families can fish, fathers and their children.I heard there would be no Wednesday. As for the ban on fishing at night, that does…

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Recent letters from Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt to school districts and health departments about their COVID-19 protocols are causing a lot of confusion. Schmitt, who is running for the US Senate, told…

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Target recalled the Bullseye Playground Letters to Santa metal mailbox. The letterbox was sold in red or white and was 7 inches long, 3 inches wide and 10 inches high. The words “Letters to Santa…

OK, I must be missing something. Someone needs to explain to me why it is necessary to remove the Potter…

We need a Christmas miracle This Christmas we need more than a little magic, we need a Christmas Miracle. COVID-19 has caused record levels of death and pain in our state. We must unite into one Maine to prevent further illness and…

History links PHILADELPHIA CREAM - Head Coach Drexel Zach spiker announced that Justin Moore, Kobe Magee and Shane Blakeney have signed National…

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado (CBS4) - The Jefferson County District Attorney does not intend to lay criminal charges against an Arvada man who wrote anonymous letters to members of the Jefferson County School Board, including photos of their…

I am concerned about the future of our outer harbor. Recent decisions made by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) regarding the development of our outer harbor are made without public participation. Several years ago…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - City of Clarksburg officials will not seek action against a city councilor who shared resignation letters from two city employees.City Councilor Jim Malfregeot emailed resignation letters from Robinson Grand…

Editor's Note: TThis week we're rolling out the first part of our two-part gift guide, where we're sharing some gift ideas that you can…

The good book. Governor Abbott. Bring the point of view.I'm glad to see Governor Abbott and his team on a crusade to regulate what our impressionable young Texas can be exposed to at school.May I suggest that he take a very serious look…

No representationI would like to add a coda to Phillip Ballman's November 14 letter about his recent town hall experience from Representative Pete Sessions in Waco.With the exception of Chet Edwards, I have…

After looking for a way to share an observation, I came up with a simple question. Do we still know right from wrong?The rise of violence across the world, and in our neighborhoods, threatens everyone. Poverty and the…

Our neighboring community of Bitterroot has already lost the lives of two displaced and left behind. We can do better than that. We need more support for our most vulnerable Montanais. They are our veterans, our neighbors, our people.…

There seems to be a disgusting parallel between what is happening with an investigation into bullying and hazing at Wall High School and what is happening politically with GOP violence and the rise of the right.It was very sad to read the…

Hiring standards for new police officers have dropped, media should investigateMayor Andrew Ginther, "flanked by a number of government and community representatives," likes to say that Columbus is at a "crossroads." He created the…

Mr. Editor, A transit system that does not keep their bus stops clear of snow and ice and protected from the wind during a harsh winter in northern Wisconsin is a testament to the importance placed on the mobility needs of our…

On November 6, a letter to the editor entitled "Why are we still paying?" Written by Richard Ghiselin asked why existing customers pay for the expansion of the sewer system and the connection of new customers.NapaSan would like to provide…

Indiana on fast lane for electric car transition From the Crossroads of America to the biggest racing spectacle, Indiana has a reputation to uphold in the automotive field. Governor Eric Holcomb, the legislature, and…

To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail The western monarch tally signaled the return of more than 26,000 monarchs to the central coast, more than 10 times the 2020 annual tally of 1,914, an all-time low. 20,000 monarchs have…