Editor: On June 14, we, along with the rest of the nation and many parts of the world got together and demonstrated our disgust for Trump and his Nazis. We did very good, but there is much more to be done and right now urgent attention must be given to the “big, beautiful bill” that […]
Letters + Opinion
Waste, Fraud and Abuse, Indeed
Editor: Who has huge expensive military parades? Only the dictators of China, Russia and North Korea — not democracies who spend their $83 million on improving the lives of service members, their families and veterans (Mailbox, June 5)! That’s pure waste. It is fraud to pretend the parade is to celebrate the birth of the […]
Correction
The article in the June 5, 2025, edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “Rancor, Recalls and a Resignation” included inaccurate information regarding when Blue Lake City Councilmember Elise Scafani was elected. She was elected in 2022. The Journal regrets the error.
‘Little Concern’
Editor: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst took heat at a town hall meeting recently while defending the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (“Feds Impact in Humboldt,” May 29). Out of frustration, she resorted to saying, “We all are going to die,” which is clearly a true statement. Unfortunately, for the many who face […]
‘Unacceptable’
Editor: Simply put, the council/city manager form of government in California intent is that the council and city manager work together as a team (“Rancor, Recalls and a Resignation,” June 5). The council carries out the will of the majority via the staff work of the city subject matter experts and the various commissions. The city […]
Once Leaders, Newspapers Knuckle Under on DEI
The Gannett Co., America’s largest newspaper chain, recently lost its moral compass, a victim of the miasma of intimidation emanating from the White House. Gannett, once the nation’s loudest voice for racial and ethnic diversity in news operations and content, “will no longer publish demographic and diversity data about its workforce,” Harvard’s Nieman journalism thinktank […]
‘The Difference Between News and Opinion’
Editor: I began doing radio community commentaries in June of 2006 and finished No. 93 on March 1, 2010. At the time, I was concerned about where people got their information (Mailbox, May 29). My concern has only increased. Education and the validity of information are crucial in a democracy. People are relying more on […]
‘All-encompassing Propaganda’
Editor: Dennis Scales says Trump’s policies will put us on a “solid fiscal path” (Mailbox, May 8). Yeah, sure; but seriously, why would anyone support Trump? He’s not smart, attractive, compassionate, likable or inspiring; he’s maybe amusing, in a dumb, crude way, but not someone you’d loan your car to, let alone vote for. Yes, […]
‘Seems Fair to Me’
Editor: President Trump asked Walmart to eat the cost of his tariffs (Mailbox, May 22). He warned he would publicly shame them and other companies if they don’t, and they choose to pass the costs on to consumers instead. Of course, Trump’s now outraged because Walmart said they would likely pass the costs on. I’m sure […]
‘Voice of Reason’
Editor: Couldn’t have said it better myself. Mr. Burton hit the nail squarely on the head (Mailbox, May 22). Concise, precise and totally right on; kudos, sir, for the voice of reason. Dave Kahan, Redway Related Stories
Correction
A story in the May 22, 2025 edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “‘God Looking Back at You’” contained an error regarding the branch of the service John Calkins served in. He served in the U.S. Navy. The Journal regrets the error.
Celebration and Healing at CR
As we celebrate the achievements of all graduates at College of the Redwoods this week, it is worth noting that the class valedictorians three of the past four years have been scholars in recovery from addictions. I write this to those who are still struggling. My hope is that all of you use these three […]
