Letter Writer

Editor: OK, JFC’s take on AI (“AI for the Planet,” April 16) is not only her usual creative version using cultural markers like no one else can. She even avoids the expected gendering of a person who’s seduced by a Latino interloper — automatic inclusivity! And yes, however much energy it would take, the transformation […]

Editor: Kudos to Zia Gabriel Coburn, the sixth grader whose poem, “Beginning,” is in this week’s North Coast Journal (Mailbox, April 16). I shared it in the Friday Poets group, and it was especially pertinent, as our prompt was “colors.” We all were amazed at the images she uses in her poem, and feel she […]

Editor: Per the April 2 NCJ issue … 1) To Sherman Schapiro (Mailbox, “A Question”): No, President Trump does not know how to say, “Thank you.” He knows how to hear you say it. 2) To Dennis Whitcomb (Mailbox, “Gravity of the Moment”): I think Sen. Schiff is doing what he can, but it would […]

Editor: Re: “Just Asking” (Mailbox, April 2), in which Dick Bruce wonders if there are any candidates for governor other than that one billionaire, I have an answer: YES!  Dr. Butch Ware is the Green Party candidate for governor. He is for real affordable housing (not handouts to developers), universal healthcare (what do insurance companies […]

Editor:  The thought of Mary Burke as our next Fifth District supervisor is so reassuring to me.  As a 26-year McKinleyville resident and neighbor of Mary’s for much of that time, I’m aware of her long experience and familiarity with Humboldt, her good nature, her ability to listen and understand, and the competence and dedication […]

Editor: Maybe I missed it but is anyone else running for governor of California but Tom “Is Name Recognition Enough” Steyer? And is anyone else getting tired of being constantly bombarded by his advertising campaign? Just asking …. Dick Bruce, Trinidad

Editor: Spot on, George Clark! (“Unsustainable,” Mailbox, March 12). Our communities need seniors in our neighborhoods for the every hour/everyday happenings that are so important to keep our communities healthy. We have a lot to offer. By separating some of this element from our communities, we lose a part of the glue that holds us […]

Editor: Epic query. There’s a question that’s been bugging me for a long time, so I thought I would pose it here: Do you think President Trump knows how to say, “Thank you?” I personally have my doubts. From everything I see, I believe he just demands or expects things with gratefulness not being part […]

Editor: Trump’s recent remarks claiming he is engaged in talks with Iran are deeply troubling. Watching these statements broadcast around the world is increasingly embarrassing for our country. What once drew laughter now risks drawing pity, for him and for us, as his public comments grow more detached from reality. It is alarming that no […]