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To the editor: Marianne Hoffman’s July 14 letter says you should vote for the person, not the party. Here’s why she is wrong. By far the most important vote any legislator or Congressperson casts is for the chamber leader. That single vote has a controlling effect on the agenda and a ...
To the editor: We in Lawrence are fortunate to have a high level of public services available to us, which is certainly true of fire/emergency medical services. Good public service depends on many variables. National standards are one, but these guidelines must be adapted to the specific ...
To the editor: Friday evening was another nearly perfect downtown jaunt. We had a lovely dinner with friends. I love cruising Mass and popping in for a snack or a meal, and hitting the shops, especially the bookstores. Yet while strolling after dinner I felt that something was missing, ...
To the editor: Regarding the recent letter from Clarice Dengel supporting her hero Donald Trump. Ms. Dengle says she was happy under his reign. Has she forgotten about the 352,000 fellow citizens that died of COVID in 2020 and the 353,000 that died in 2021 while Trump proclaimed the virus ...
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor, “Voting Trump,” cited Trump-generated lies as reasons to vote for that court-demonstrated liar, cheat, sex-abuser and felon. In response, here are some easily verifiable facts. The author claims people were happy during Trump, seemingly ...
To the editor: My letter is in response to a letter dated July 3, with the title “Protect our democracy.” Republican candidates in Douglas County are emphasizing a focus on practical issues that affect the community rather than partisan rhetoric. I know this because I have spoken to them ...