Letters

Published
February 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Franklin’s warning well worth heeding

Benjamin Franklin’s letter addressed to the Constitutional Convention, held in the summer of 1787 in Philadelphia, deserves to be dusted off – and perhaps read into the Congressional Record. At 81, Franklin was too fragile to travel, and thus wrote a letter, which was read aloud to the Convention by a friend and transcribed by […]
Published
February 8, 2020

Letter to the editor: Deaths in service to our country ignored

The crash that took the life of a famous athlete gets extensive coverage, while the loss of 'those who knowingly and willingly place their lives on the line' receives little acknowledgment.
Published
February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sen. Romney lives up to example set by Margaret Chase Smith

As the only Republican who voted to convict President Trump of abuse of power, he'll be 'remembered for his bravery and his moving honesty.'
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February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Trump’s impeachment lesson isn’t what Collins says it is
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February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Before vaccines, childhood deaths were common tragedies

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February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: To keep community healthy, vote ‘no’ on 1
Published
February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins will never really buck the GOP
Published
February 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: Collins should prepare script for Trump’s next outrage
Published
February 6, 2020

Letter to the editor: Portland candidates should look to unite constituents

It's discouraging to hear another would-be office holder make an appeal partly based on demographics.
Published
February 6, 2020

Letter to the editor: Judge should move ahead with Fair Elections Portland suit

Last October, Fair Elections Portland filed a lawsuit on behalf of myself and nine other registered voters. The lawsuit challenged the City Council’s earlier decision to certify our citizens initiative to establish and fund a clean elections program as a charter revision rather than as a charter amendment. The council’s decision was made on the […]