Tag Archives: op-ed

Health Equity: Doctor’s Courage

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Former Seattle Children’s doctor wins … Continue reading

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Schools: Financial Education is a Key to Success 

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Financial literacy may soon be … Continue reading

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Supportive Housing

My young adult son with a severe mental illness cycled through homeless episodes before he died, so I read with frustration the article “A landmark case changed how cities deal with homeless encampments” [Oct. 15, A1]. Western cities are stuck … Continue reading

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Book Bans: Violation of Democracy, Freedom and Minds

Re: “Book battles are raging nationwide. A WA library could be nation’s first to close” [Aug. 13, Local News]: I taught children for 47 years (primary, middle and high school science). My first reaction to reading about a vote to … Continue reading

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Education: The Humanities Have Value

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Student Voices: The future may … Continue reading

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