Opinion
Dear Editor: Before we know it, the future of our nation will be decided. President Trump has officially been running for office since Feb 2017 so, yes, I am exhausted by all the rallies. I hope that I can contribute to the discourse by endorsing, as a retired library assistant and ordinary voter, Joe Biden,…
Dear Editor: When I moved from California to Virginia thirty-four years ago, I knew I was moving to a “red state”. To be honest, it didn’t even factor into my decision because politics in the ’80s wasn’t the blood sport it seems to be today. Truthfully, I was more of a moderate Democrat – happy…
Dear Editor: Election day is fast approaching, and it will be one of the most impactful in our lifetime. As a citizen, it is your right to participate in our Democracy and vote for who will represent us in Congress, and lead the nation as President. However, this right also comes with a sacred responsibility. …
By Charles Houston Two Sculptures On Saturday Sept. 31, our Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a Board Member Initiative proposed jointly by an unexpected pairing of supervisors, one, the most conservative Board member and the other, the most liberal. The BMI – their proposal – would have the County commission two sculptures, one of Ronald…
Dear Editor:We live in dangerous times. More than 200,000 Americans have beenkilled by COVID-19, the economy is in shambles and climate changecontinues to wreak havoc in the form of unprecedented fires and weather events. My fears about our future propel me to support an experienced,compassionate Democrat ticket: Joe Biden for President, Mark Warner forSenate and…
By Charles Houston The Board of Supervisors met Sept. 15. It was a lesson in civics, civility, and on how to persuade others to support one’s idea. It started with the Pledge of Allegiance; the audience stood respectfully. After introductory remarks by Chair Phyllis Randall, citizens could speak for several minutes on agenda items or…
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