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Congress must act to release Epstein files

DEAR EDITOR: I’m very concerned that our Republican members of Congress are unwilling to stand up for victims of sexual abuse. I wonder how many of these idle Republican members would want the first sexual experience of their daughter, especially a 14-year-old daughter, to be at the hands of adult men and a woman. These perpetrators victimized, drugged and exploited these young girls. Trump and his abetting followers aren’t above the law. We all need to demand that our elected officials stand up for the victims of sexual abuse. Let Congress know that sexual abuse of minors is a ...

Good citizens must fight to preserve democracy

DEAR EDITOR: Republicans, rather cleverly they think, have called the “No Kings” rallies by millions of American citizens in hundreds of cities throughout our country, “Hate America” rallies when they are truly the exact opposite of that. These are American citizens of every background and social status who recognize the danger to our democracy that Trump’s authoritarian government poses to our Constitution, to our basic human rights, and to our freedoms. These are “Love America” rallies. In 1963, Bob Dylan penned the words, “Come Congressmen, Senators, please heΩed ...

Sound off!

U.S. Rep. Mike Rulli: 36 consecutive days of paid vacation. Zero town hall meetings. One pedo king protected. — Canfield Now that we know Donny pardons people he doesn’t know (I am sure through AutoPen), will some Trumper please explain his latest rant. He carps about how some of his ICE soldiers (and real soldiers) are being “attacked” while at work. He rants that those “attackers” should be thrown in jail. Why then was he OK pardoning his rioters (or as he calls them “patriots”) that savagely beat up the police that were defending the Capitol? — Youngstown Woke ...

Letter of thanks to veterans from Patriot Hospice

DEAR EDITOR: Dear veterans, Today, we pause — not just to remember history, but to honor you, the living proof of courage and commitment. You have stood where others could not, faced what others feared, and carried the weight of duty so that freedom could stand tall. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a promise — that we will never forget the price paid for our peace, our voice, our home. It is a day to say, with full hearts and steady voices: Thank you. For the long nights away from family, for the unseen scars and the silent strength, for your ...

Save America from all those who will destroy it

DEAR EDITOR: Do people remember Obama saying if people vote for him they would get free phones, free education and free food? Now on SNAP, 42 million people are on it. Now in New York, if you vote for Mamdani, he will raise your taxes even higher, then attack the landlords to make rent free. They have bills and families, too. Then the crime will take over with no more police to protect you. Obama and Mamdani never had a job that put people to work. New York was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. Now it will be destroyed. Businesses will close, no jobs, no homes will be allowed. Free busing. ...

Iran’s Sharia Law and our Christian nationalism

DEAR EDITOR: First, a couple of brief definitions to highlight similarities … and there are many. Sharia Law: The foundation of Iran’s legal and, hence, its political system, is based on the Shia interpretation of Islamic law. This impacts family law, personal status and criminal code, mandating adherence to religious principles that influence everything from clothing to marriage, inheritance and punishments like amputation for certain crimes. The legal system is heavily influenced by the clergy — Iran is a theocracy whose leader is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s ...