October 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Regarding our choices for president, I’m reminded of what James Baldwin wrote: “It is certain in any case, that ignorance, allied with power is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” Choose wisely, even if you vote contrary to what you are expected to do. Once in that voting booth,… Read story
October 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
My Irish mother used to say, “Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish.” This year, Washingtonians have an opportunity to prove her right on our ballots. Read story
October 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
The Climate Commitment Act is a complicated and deceptive piece of legislation. Our elected officials can impact the environment without this bureaucratic Rubik’s Cube. Below are specific numeric references of legislative lowlights. Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Franklin Roosevelt felt that this quote from John Adams needed to be part of the White House for all time: “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.”… Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I have known Sherry Erickson for many years. She is highly intelligent, hardworking and trustworthy. As a candidate to serve as a Clark Public Utilities commissioner, she is the most qualified person running for this position. She will be an excellent addition to Clark Public Utilities’ board. I highly encourage… Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I am a conservative Democrat who supports Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. I trust her in Congress to work for the good of Southwest Washington. She is honest and understands the complexities of Washington, D.C., and how to get bills through. Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
This quote from Miranda Marrott impacts everyone: “I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not… Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Our community deserves the best, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is doing an impressive job in Congress. In the last two years, she has put the needs of Southwest Washington before party line or corporate donors. She works with colleagues on both sides of the aisle with bipartisan sponsorship and passage… Read story
October 28, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
The gun violence occurring in our country is out of control. Reading “Vancouver man faces charges in road rage incident, accused of shooting into woman’s SUV” (The Columbian, Oct. 21) has opened my eyes to this issue. Read story
October 26, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
Thank you, John Lippe, for your letter regarding organic pest control (Our Readers’ Views, Oct. 18). Like you, I’m disappointed that Allen Wilson missed the opportunity to educate regarding no-chemical yard and garden maintenance. Read story
