Growing up as a person of color in the U.S. is difficult. There are shared difficulties between all people in this country, but it definitely feels like there are two different worlds within its …
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6/15/22
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This is my rebuttal to Sen. Jim McCune’s June 14 commentary that first appeared at chronline.com: “What the Supreme Court Draft Opinion on Abortion Means for Washington …
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6/15/22
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In response to a letter to the editor published June 1 by Sandy Bray and to clarify recent community discussions surrounding sheriff candidates and my interactions with them:
Once upon a time a …
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6/13/22
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It is 2030 and here in Washington state Jay Inslee is still the governor after three failed attempts at becoming president. He continually runs on a green campaign, though many scientists are now …
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6/8/22
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A reminder to those that would like to change our constitution to fit their own narrative: the constitution of the United States is considered to be the best piece of legislation and literature ever …
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6/8/22
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So, lower the flag to half-staff. Turn the hymn book to the dog-eared page for "Amazing Grace" and light some candles. We have got the routine down. Mass shootings are America's real "Groundhog …
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6/8/22
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I'm writing in response to Greg Gilbertson's May 25 letter to The Chronicle indicting the quality of education and professionalism of faculty at Centralia College.
As a professor of English at …
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6/8/22
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Republicans! Do you believe in our democracy, our form of government? If so, you need to speak up. The election fraud claim is a big lie. We have honest elections. This has been proven in state after …
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6/8/22
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If we want our youth to value work then employers must value it as well.
My son’s recent hiring experience at a Chehalis restaurant is an example of how employers are also responsible for …
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6/1/22
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In the Lewis County News’ May 18, 2022, edition, an article was printed and distributed containing inaccuracies and statements which have caused unnecessary confusion. This letter is in …
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6/1/22
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I was in attendance at the Lewis County Republicans meeting on May 2. I listened as Sheriff Rob Snaza spoke to the audience about coming together and unifying the Republican Party. He also spoke …
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6/1/22
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On May 16, the editorial board at The Chronicle published a poorly-researched opinion piece on my campaign ad, which featured the closure of the pulp mill in Camas, Washington.
The article …
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6/1/22
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On Feb. 24, Vladimir Putin attacked the sovereign nation of Ukraine without provocation or laudable intent in full expectation of a cakewalk.
The armed forces of Russia vastly outnumbered …
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6/1/22
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Washington has set itself the goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% from 1990 levels. Well, guess what? In 2018, the most recent GHG emissions numbers available from the Department of …
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5/25/22
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I recently retired from Centralia College as a tenured professor of criminal justice on March 18 at age 63. I was privileged to instruct three generations of students over 22 years of unblemished …
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5/25/22
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The Winlock UGA annexation should concern all Winlock citizens.
I attended the Winlock City Council meeting at May 9.
My concerns are the letters and flyers the city sent out to all of us …
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5/23/22
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When my family pondered the chance to move from North Carolina to the West Coast, we had options on where to settle, from Seattle south to Eugene.
We wanted a small town with the right mix of …
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5/23/22
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What kind of candidate best represents Southwest Washington?
A small business owner who understands the impact of inflation on working people and the local economy. A mother who will ensure …
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5/23/22
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I read Riley Dolan’s Letter to the editor this morning with great alarm. Another liberal calling out the conservative media. His (I assume Riley is a man, and if I’m wrong, I apologize) …
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5/20/22
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Over the years, I have observed individuals and their etiquette toward our flag. I am a veteran and spent a year in South Vietnam from September 1968 through September 1969. I learned flag etiquette …
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5/20/22
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