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Student debt: free riders or victims? Dear Editor: I also struggled to finish college in the late sixties and early seventies. I started with evening classes and after many years I finally finished my…

Nuclear fusion is the only clean sourceIn the August 4 letter to the editor, "Editorial on the need to reduce fossil fuels ignored nuclear energy", Mr. Hans Bader asserts that "there is no better way to fight against global…

Pension fund change folds rightThe greatness of our country is based on the diversity of its population. The success of Florida Retirement System Investment Plan investments is due to various companies in which Florida has…

According to our current president, all of us who did not vote for him in the 2020 elections are "semi-fascists". Other than voting for Trump, what else are we so guilty of that Biden would call us fascists? And what…

Why road rage? I am not a slow driver. I turn on yellow lights and send occasional texts. I'm not a perfect driver, just one who wonders, what is road rage on highway 82? I'm not…

Lieutenant Colonel Kuldip Singh (retired) I married the daughter of an infantry colonel from Faridkot. In the 1960s, the region was considered…

People need to see the carnageSomeone has to ask the question: why is it impossible to remove assault rifles from the civilian market and remove them from society? Resistance and arms industry money are the immediate cause.After:Letters:…

David Dreyer, in his Sunday column, hit the nail on the head.However, he fails to mention five very important words that describe our last administration.First, some definitions, all in "isms".Let's start with chauvinism.…

Why is the Buffalo area continually missing out, year after year, on the many benefits the convention industry provides to a community and its citizens? This is because our area has a small, outdated, half-century-old,…

On Sunday August 14, I was heading to Niagara-on-the-Lake to see a play at the Festival Theatre. At Queenston Lewiston Bridge I was randomly selected to take a Covid test. The border agent said to my companion, the driver, as if I was not…

Americans earning less than $400,000 a year will pay more taxes During his campaign and since being elected, President Biden has repeatedly stated that under his administration, no one earning less than $400,000 will see their taxes rise.…

Content of the article It was predictable that Jason Kenney would abuse his position as the self-appointed interim leader of the UCP, attempting to smear Danielle Smith's leadership bid to further his own political interests. This is…

An off-hook phone offered this announcement. "The postman is dead," said Drew Worek. Despite hundreds, if not thousands, of postmen roaming the streets of Trenton, only one bore the nickname "The Mailman" - John Ungrady. Ungrady, 71, of…

When I retire, I enjoy solving puzzles in Sentinel almost every morning, including "7 Little Words". Imagine my discomfort on August 9 when I discovered that the solution to "ostracizing" was "black balls". I know this is a syndicated…

As I was patrolling the compound known as "Fort Apache" in New York's South Bronx, detectives were asking me for help with their cases because they knew I had sources on my passage. How did I develop these sources? Talking to people, for…

Shortly after Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lowell disappeared in 1870, someone threw a mysterious letter into the backyard of Sophronia Blood in Lewiston. The handwritten epistle was signed by "Lizzie", although it does not appear that anyone…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) –Our Dakota News Now I team continues to hear from correctional officers, inmates and their families regarding the understaffing at South Dakota State Penitentiary.No one expects a posh experience behind…

The arrival of August can only mean one thing… the new academic year is fast approaching. In just one month, students at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh will begin or return to college at one of our three campuses: Oshkosh,…

We agree with Kahini Shah's insights into the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable for students and to reduce student debt ("Want to make…

'Letters to oneself', the English translation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book of Gujarati poetry, will hit newsstands in August. Written over many years, the collection of poems “Aankh Aa Dhanya Chhe”, originally published in 2007,…

AMESBURY - A ship's passport signed by John Adams and a group of letters written by William Lloyd Garrison…

The cover of the city's new ethics ordinance noted that it was "watered down" from its original version and pointed out that ethics protections did not stop criminal prosecutions of city council members.It misses the big picture. In the…

I write because I am worried. It's hard not to worry given the divisions that exist in our country.What happened? I don't remember being so divided in the past. I fear we have become a nation of whiners.During the…

Maybe becoming a grandfather softens your heart and opens your tear ducts, but as I watched a Mets-Cubs game at Wrigley Field on a Friday afternoon — because God wanted baseball played — I thought of friends and colleagues who grew up in…

In a perfect world, children would be born with two loving parents dedicated to their well-being, with sufficient financial, mental and societal resources to allow the child to develop to their full potential and contribute…

ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — On Tuesday at midnight, Don Wells, father of missing Summer Wells, released a letter he wrote to the little girl and the people he described as her potential captors.The letter was posted on the Find Summer…

Torsten Bell's op-ed is compelling and, as always, well-argued ("Why be a bad version of Germany instead of doing what we do best?", Commentary). I am concerned, however, that it seems to exclude a broader development of the manufacturing…

Reply to letter For the editor:I would like to make another brief response to Mr. Glenn Allen's July 7 op-ed letter entitled "Yes, There Is a God", where he responded to my previous letter: "Is there a god ? »His claim…

To PG&E: You cut power to us on Tuesday (6/14/22) and Monday (6/13/22) for a total of six hours. Last summer, you cut off our power for 10 days and 200 hours because your new "smart" sensor detected that something had touched the power…

Letter to the editor:Park weddings are not a party for the neighbors Weddings at Calumet Park are destroying our neighborhood.The latest example is an Arizona July 8 party, which may or may not have had a permit, decided to take over the…

A season without a scoreboardDear Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Kalu and Orangeburg City Council:Congratulations! American Legion Post 4 baseball has completed its 2022 regular season. And it was accomplished with an…

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to [email protected] Less than a week after overturning Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Clean…

Targeting the Means of CrimeWhen are we going to realize that there is no defense against high powered military style rifles? Your own rifle can't defend you against a rooftop sniper like in Highland Park, Illinois. The security guard at…

By Berkowitz Grass Updated: 15 a few minutes ago Published: 15a few minutes agoA few days ago, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, one of the greatest trophies in professional sports. As always, when the final buzzer!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

1 story about Jody Conradt - Re: "Embodiment of change - Conradt training legend, UT at the center of legal struggles, success", article from June 23.I was blown away by your front page story about Jody Conradt. And it was good to see her…

For the editor:Danny Liedka must be a great cheerleader.Rah, rah, rah for the aquarium! This will save the Inner Harbor and Onondaga County Tourism! Haven't we heard this about old projects that met with very limited or questionable…

Two months ago, the Attorney General and I exchanged letters regarding North Dakota ownership of the historic 1883 railroad bridge between Bismarck and Mandan. I asked if the Equal Footing doctrine, whereby each state…

Let's protect life Finally, a very good day for Americans in overturning the Supreme Court's decision of Roe v. Wade. They didn't ban abortions, they just referred this matter to the "people" in the various states to allow their…

Look the truth in the faceI appreciated your half-page letters regarding the January 6 hearings. I find it incredible that even after all the evidence that has been presented, some readers still can't believe what their eyes and ears are…

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Smart water metersare not a new technology Re. ""Smart" water meters are coming", page A1, June 16: Big phew. Morgan Hill has had “smart” water meters for…

It's time to get serious about school safety. We need to think about school security the same way the…

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…