Readers speak out on Nov. 8 elections
I want the citizens of Richmond to remember back to when a former City Council was in office and corporate Richmond would not work with them. New businesses were locating in the county. The City of Richmond was not growing. …
Readers urge support for workers in voting Nov. 8
I have spent the last 39 years of my life working. I have worked in the private sector, in the public sector, in non-union facilities and union shops. And I have seen the difference a collective bargaining agreement makes. Even …
New Smithsonian museum is ‘worth the wait’
Re “New National Museum of African American History and Culture opens to fanfare, tears,” Sept. 29-Oct. 1 edition: When I first heard a few years ago that there was going to be a Smithsonian National Museum of African American History …
‘Slavery’s mental brainwashing is still alive and well’
Re “49ers quarterback under fire for sitting during national anthem,” Sept. 1-3 edition: According to the History channel, only the American flag itself is legal and Constitutional. You can’t put the picture of the flag on cups, shirts, decals, clothes, …
More from readers on mayoral campaign
It’s sad commentary about the American people when they have selected a presidential candidate who has no governmental experience, a temperament not fit for an international leader, who’s so in love with money and his own image that he refuses …
Reader weighs in on mayoral campaign
Re Editorial “Morrissey’s wife speaks her mind,” Sept. 22-24 edition:
‘Silencing nominees … stifles democracy’
The third party candidate for president, Libertarian Gary Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, was deliberately excluded from the first presidential debate. He requested to be there, but was rejected.
Morrissey’s wife speaks her mind
My husband, Joe Morrissey, is seeking to be Richmond’s next mayor. Tired of seeing so many people ignored in parts of our city, Joe wants to fight for those in every ward, doing everything from fixing potholes to overhauling our …
‘Right on, Mr. Kaepernick’
Re “49ers quarterback under fire for sitting during national anthem,” Sept. 1-3 edition: I read with great interest your article concerning Colin Kaepernick. It did indeed take great courage to voice his convictions concerning the national anthem and its doctrines …
A note from Mother Nature
It’s me, Mother Nature. Sorry about all of my nasty weather. I know it really interferes with your human lives here on planet Earth. But it’s your fault that you have this climate change.
Scott, unlike others, serves interests of his constituents
Re editorial “Scott for U.S. Senate,” Sept. 1-3 edition: Thank you for recommending that Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott become U.S. Sen. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.
Trump ‘talking loud and saying nothing’
Donald Trump is not fit to be the U.S. commander in chief. Reasons?
Hate crime?
About three weeks ago, I found a wallet outside the Main Library in Richmond. When I looked inside, I found an address on North 21st Street. I decided I would return the person’s wallet and took an East Broad Street …
‘We took oath so that he would have the freedom to do what he did’
I am a veteran of two branches of our armed forces, and I support the actions of Colin Kaepernick without reservation.
Ex-Green Beret weighs in
Re “49ers quarterback under fire for sitting during national anthem,” Sept. 1-3 edition:
