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…