Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor – In Today’s News
In today’s news, the Trump administration plans to incinerate $9 million in birth control pills and other contraceptives stored in a Belgian warehouse instead of distributing them to Africa, since USAID was shut down. Taxpayers...
Letter to the Editor: Raising Awareness of Toxic Exposure During Military Month
In April 1999, Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month—a time to honor the sacrifices of service members, veterans, and their families. Genuine appreciation, however, goes beyond ceremonies. It also means acknowledging the health...
His voice parts the waters – Letter to the Editor
Some people call it hubris, some call it arrogance, some call it foolish pride. But Donald Trump and his pals have it in spades. Neon Elon Musk says federal employees must have at least two...
Reclaiming Our Downtown – Letter to the Editor
You can’t cry over spilled milk. Santa Clara’s Downtown saw its demise 60 years ago. What’s unconscionable is that Santa Clara still has no downtown. What’s unconscionable is next year alone when FIFA , Super...
Proposal Concerning California’s Firefighter Shortage – Letter to the Editor
Recently, I learned there is a firefighter shortage, and many volunteers are high school graduates and college students. I have a proposal: counties in California could partner with their respective local high schools and colleges...
Our standards have slipped – Letter to the Editor
It’s hard to miss the fact that rule of law is biting the dust in 2025. For example, Trump singlehandedly attempts to overthrow the 14th Amendment (birthright citizenship), and Biden singlehandedly attempts to enact the...
Retaliatory my foot – Letter to the Editor
Our 47th President recently said proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico are “retaliatory” for them allowing illegals and fentanyl to come across their borders into America. Folks, this stated reason lags far behind the real...
Mission College – Letter to the Editor
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mission College If life begins at 40 Then at 50 Mission is still a child Yet it has already accomplished so much And we look forward to accomplishing so much...
Quitters Day – Letter to the Editor
A watch manufacturer has a TV ad that says “Most Americans quit their New Years resolutions by the second Friday of January. It’s called Quitters Day. Look it up.” A search of the internet reveals...
Poem for publishing – Letter to the Editor
The streets are quiet, but hearts still scream, Behind each door, shattered dreams. Once the sun kissed skies of hope, Now only shadows, as we cope. Voices shutted, cries unheard, Freedom reduced to a whispered word. The winds...