letter to the editor

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July 18, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Refugees are not alone in looking for housing

I’ve been following, with much interest, the stories of the immigrants that arrived by the hundreds in Portland. It has been reported that they will all have to leave the Portland Expo by mid August, and officials are trying to find permanent housing. I have a family member who has their name on a waiting […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Trump’s immigrant roots don’t go very deep

I read that our President has suggested to four women of color in our congress that they return to their countries of origin and straighten things out there. Since our President is only two generations away from his German immigrant grandfather, perhaps he should go back to Germany and help out there. I am sure […]
Published
July 18, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Republicans make devil’s bargain with Trump

In the face of President Trumps racist attacks, there is no room for moderation.
Published
July 18, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Good people are being driven out at EPA

In spite of the importance of the EPA that ensures our clean water, clean air and protects the public’s health, the current Administration is putting its survival at risk by a continued deliberate decrease of its workforce. Not publicized but behind the scenes, the Administration is making it more difficult for many Federal workers at […]
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July 18, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Sen. Collins’ stand on children at the border disappoints

Margaret Chase Smith, said “Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” But how to evaluate a senator? Senatorial tasks include legislation, as well as oversight over government agencies, review and approval of federal judges and other appointees. […]

Published
July 17, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Coverage of racist incident disappoints

I am writing to express my extreme disappointment at the way the Portland Press Herald described allegations of racist harassment by Florida tourist Randall Hunt against Shay Stewart-Bouley. In particular, I take issue with three aspects of the coverage. First, by making reference to the topic of Ms. Stewart-Bouley’s conversation, the paper wrongly insinuates that […]
Published
July 17, 2019

Letter to the Editor: No room for compassion with Republican right wing

The Trump administration is housing migrants on our southern border in conditions that fall far short of even prison conditions.
Published
July 17, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Journalists, please examine your bias

Hello, I am writing in response to the article about Randall Hunt (FL) and his racist behaviour towards Shay Stewart-Bouley. It is incredibly hostile journalism to include a photo of the victim and her disclose her location! The white perpetrator is treated with more respect in this article. This article is an example of white […]
Published
July 16, 2019

Letter to the Editor: America is not the democracy we want

America is no democracy. Maybe it never has been since the Electoral College has always meant that all votes are not created equal. Individual voters in North Dakota have much more say in the election of presidents than voters in California as each person controls more Electoral College votes. That said, most Americans like to […]
Published
July 16, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Bees are not pests, but pesticides kill them

Various alternatives to toxic pesticides are available, and farmers should use them.

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