Editor: Another wonderful North Coast Journal issue (Oct. 9). Especially liked, “What Else Can We Do?” by Kimberly Wear that has needed information and is very well written (with help from Jennifer Fumiko Cahill). And, of course, “Trophy Burgers” by Jennifer that made me very hungry. And, of course again, Jennifer’s “The Cult of Ictharel […]
Letters + Opinion
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Blue Envelope
Editor: I want to start by commending the folks near and far working to establish the Blue Envelope program in our community; no doubt this is a huge comfort to many and truly may save lives. However, I cannot help but dream of a police force that has an inherent culture of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, […]
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Taking Action
Editor: Thank you, North Coast Journal, reporter Kimberly Wear and managing editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill for featuring local hero Wind Beaver who risked his life to personally bring humanitarian aid to the two million Palestinian civilians suffering nearly a century of occupation, oppression, apartheid and, now, two years of genocide and starvation (“What Else Can […]
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‘Wonderful Article’
Editor: Sasha Senal wrote a wonderful article about the “Make Billionaires Pay” protest/rally that was held Sept. 20 in Eureka (“Protesters Talk Back to Authoritarianism,” Sept. 25). She caught the vibe, and I appreciate that. It was communal and fun. As she noted, younger folks were a missing part of the message. I was glad […]
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‘WTF’
Editor: WTF! But only in terms of the last clue in this week’s crossword. “Fri” is not short for anything in WTF. “Fri” may be a good day to attend class in a WThF schedule, or even a TWF. What the Friday were those crossword editors thinking? (And, while I’m writing, thanks for your biting […]
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‘Subject to Risk’
Editor: I am writing today to address two aspects of the recent Grand Jury report published in the NCJ on Sept. 4. Firstly, I am utterly gobsmacked that the board of supervisors once again is failing in its responsibilities, and falling behind in maintaining county facilities, even as the Garberville Veterans Hall is being rebuilt […]
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Justice in Humboldt:A Life-Saving Precedent in the Making
At 18 weeks pregnant, Tamesha Means’ water broke, an event that generally results in a stillbirth or the baby’s death. Means lived in a rural area, much like Humboldt, where she had access to one hospital: Mercy Health, a Catholic institution. The hospital sent Means home without treatment, despite her dangerous condition. Means had already […]
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In Solidarity
We, the undersigned, are medical providers in Humboldt County invested in the care of pregnant people in our community. We want to share a message directly from us regarding the hearing held on Aug. 29, 2025 where Providence Health and Services called into question their duty to follow the California Emergency Services Law (ESL). This […]
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Huffman: Democrats Given a Hobson’s Choice on Kirk Resolution
Today, at a critical moment when Americans should stand united against political violence, and when every member of Congress was prepared to put our differences aside and condemn the heinous murder of Charlie Kirk and express our heartfelt condolences for his family, House Republicans unfortunately chose to play political games with H. Res. 719, a […]
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On Seriously?
Editor: What a treat to read Jennifer Fumiko Cahill’s deliciously subtle sarcasm (“Our Democracy is Crumbling Before My Eyes and Women Still Won’t Sleep with Me,” Sept. 11). It’s a style that you don’t see much these days. I hope we’ll see more of it. I’m sure she should win an award for writing it. […]
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What We’re Not Talking About
On Sept. 10, two young American males brought guns to campuses and opened fire. One, perched atop a Utah Valley University roof with a hunting rifle, shot and killed Charlie Kirk, a high-profile extreme right-wing activist. His death has launched an outpouring of grief among public figures, countless speeches and essays lamenting the loss of […]
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About Proposition 50
Editor: We are in serious trouble! We have a special election this Nov. 4th in California to vote on Proposition 50: The Election Rigging Response Act, and I implore everyone to vote Yes on Prop. 50. The GOP senators in Texas and Missouri have gerrymandered their voting districts against Democrats. This is a countermeasure and […]