DEAR EDITOR: “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell, “1984.” We’ve had another tragedy in Minnesota with the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. The current administration’s response ...

DEAR EDITOR: An open letter to RFK Jr.: I hope you are already well aware of the serious pollutants we bring into our homes in the guise of, “fragrance.” The word simply refers to something you can smell; but they are all artificial, organic chemicals that are significantly dangerous to ...

DEAR EDITOR: “Make America Great Again” was Donald Trump’s promise to his loyalists in his campaign to rule these United States. The question then, as now, is “Great for Whom”? After one year in office, the answer to that question is evident. That promise was being made to white, ...

DEAR EDITOR: So Republicans are actually saying not to carry guns after refusing common-sense gun control for years? They also blame protesters in Minnesota because they confront law enforcement personnel, use violence and profanities and hinder proceedings? Sounds like what I saw at the ...

DEAR EDITOR: Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” lyrics are correct using the word “thugs,” which is a polite way of saying “U.S. Gestapo.” TOM METZLER, SR. Canfield

Dear Mr. Trump, Wouldn’t it be better to go back to the original name of the Kennedy Center? Maybe then all the artists would be glad to perform. Then you wouldn’t have to shut down the center and spend all that money on gold decorations. They will just be torn down after you leave. — ...