Letter: Support for HB 1663 and Imagination Libraries
To the Editor:
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for House Bill 1663, which the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved, moving us closer to establishing a statewide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The bill is now before the Senate Education Committee for review.
A statewide program would provide a 50% state match for books and postage, allowing local programs...
Letter: Time to ban electric scooters
To The Editor,
If the Legislature does not ban electric scooters from Pennsylvania’s roads many children will be maimed and killed.
Misinformed politicians and bureaucrats think that electric scooters are a viable means of transportation. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are no “rules of the road” for scooters, and no infrastructure for them.
Electric scooters are toys, and,...
Letter: Throwaway clothing culture is bad for the environment
To The Editor,
That $5 t-shirt might be costing the planet a whole lot more.
The introduction of micro trends into the fashion industry has changed the way we produce and buy clothing. Clothing manufacturers are keeping up with consumer demands for these low-priced articles of clothing, but at what cost? Throwaway clothing culture has become a huge player in climate change from overflowing landfills,...
Letters: Open Letter to Trump Supporters
To The Editor,
At the risk of contradicting all of the “experts” who claim that there are very few votes up for grabs in this election, I believe that a thoughtful consideration of the facts, the truth, will convince all but the most blinded MAGA adherents that they cannot vote for Trump and must vote for Harris, even if they have some genuine policy concerns. I am and have been a registered...
Letter: Casey and Fetterman must protect Medicare Advantage
To The Editor,
Living in Chester County, I’ve always admired our community’s dedication to caring for each other. This sense of community is echoed in my experiences with Medicare Advantage.
My Medicare Advantage plan has given me access to a quality healthcare plan that supports my unique needs. As a cancer survivor and a grandmother, my health is very important to me. The benefits make...
Letter: Duanne Scavicchio and the DEI Question
To The Editor,
On October 9th, I attended a candidate forum put together by the League of Women Voters and a group of DASD students. The event was informative, and I commend all the candidates from both parties who participated.
During the forum, each candidate was asked their stance on the district’s DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, including the hiring of a DEI director. Every...
Letter: In support of Rongaus for Court of Common Pleas
To The Editor,
On November 7, 2023, Chester County voters will elect five judges to serve on the Court of Common Pleas, the county’s trial court that hears criminal prosecutions and civil cases — that include contract disputes, personal injury claims, divorce, custody, and local government appeals.
Such a critical position demands, not only a keen knowledge of the law, but also judicial temperament...
Letter: IRS pilot program could be conflict of interest
To the Editor:
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it will move forward with a pilot program in 2024 that would allow it to file tax returns for individual taxpayers. This means that, in addition to collecting and auditing taxes, the IRS could also soon be in the business of preparing taxes, too.
This presents a conflict of interests. Tax preparation requires a certain degree of discretion....
Letter: Hope is still here in Coatesville
To the Editor,
Hope continues to march on in the Coatesville community, thanks to the generosity of those who have given to The Salvation Army during the 2021 holiday season.
The Salvation Army in Coatesville, with the help of our partners, volunteers and donors, raised more than $31,000 over the holidays. Funds will fuel the various services and programs we provide year-round to our local community...
Letter: Fighting for the soul of our nation
To The Editor,
Our democracy is at risk. A year after that act of domestic terrorism on the U.S. Capitol, our country continues to be a battlefield over the legitimacy of our elections and the right to vote.
Believing the lies spread by the former president, elected Republicans and the right-wing media, thousands lay violent siege to our seat of American government, determined to stop the certification...
