Letter: Shameless hypocrisy (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal I can’t help but see more and more erratic political posturing and shameless hypocrisy from our current Democrat U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine. This time, Senator Kaine’s Communications Director,… …
Letter: We served (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As an honorably discharged veteran and sole survivor of my father who was killed in action in World War II, I will never vote for a person who… …
Letter: A monumental choice (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We are going to the polls for a monumental election. Take a moment and review your choices. Trump is 78 and would be 82 at the end of… …
Letter: Safer under Trump (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: If anyone is inclined to vote for the Harris-Walz ticket, please consider the following: Inflation: VP Harris is a San Francisco ideologue and a borderline illiterate on economies.… …
Letter: A ‘make or break’ decision (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Friends, we face a “make or break” decision. Our ongoing experiment in representative government is in peril. If you don’t believe that, you haven’t been paying attention. This… …
Letter: Congressional children (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Senator J.D. Vance, who aspires to be vice president, has opined that people with children should have more votes than those who do not. In essence, this gives… …
Letter: It all comes down to Jan. 6, 2021 (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: For me, it all comes down to January 6, 2021. It started earlier, of course, with Donald Trump’s claim that the 2020 Presidential election had been stolen from… …
Letter: Affordable Housing (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Affordable Housing has become the mantra of the Democrats and indeed, the influx of many thousands of illegals has led to a housing shortage, as have high interest… …
Letter: Socialism (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Remember years ago when Barack Obama promised to “fundamentally change America”? Well, he’s done it. The proof is right in front of you: candidates for the highest offices… …
Mathews Market Days 2024 (9/4/2024) - Mathews Market Days will open Friday afternoon, so we asked our Facebook followers this week what they like most about this yearly festival. The atmosphere and vendors tied for the… …Editorial: Voting 101 (9/4/2024) - We are now in Prime Election Season, the period between Labor Day and Election Day, Nov. 5, in which all the campaigning that has already occurred continues with even more… …
Letter: Use native plants (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Virginia’s bird population has plummeted by more than 25 percent since 1970. The same is true across the U.S. Without birds and other pollinators that spread seeds and… …
Letter: Securing the future of Main Street (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am writing to advocate for a study of potential sites for the new fire department planned for Main Street. As the former Executive Director of Main Street… …
Letter: We must vote in civility (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The fate of our nation and our personal welfare hang in the balance. In November, the world will know if we are still leading from careful strength or… …
Letter: A true statesman (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We know what we’ve got with Tim Kaine. He works hard to make a better Virginia for all. It comforts me he still has the fortitude and desire… …
Letter: Sole purpose is to beat Trump? (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: When the Democrats’ hunger for power overrides common sense, we find ourselves in the current situation. The people elected Biden in the Democrat’s primary. It’s clear that a… …
Letter: Who is Kamala Harris? (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Recent letters about Kamala Harris have shed light on her controversial “wind-sock” record, revealing a pattern of inconsistencies and questionable decisions that raise serious concerns about her suitability… …
Letter: Common sense (9/4/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Governor Youngkin recently signed Executive Order 35, the “Comprehensive Election Security Protecting Legal Voters and Accurate Counting” order. The order can be found at www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-35-Comprehensive-Election-Security-Ensuring-Legal-Voters-and-Accurate-Counting---vF---8.7.24.pdf Check it out.… …
Editorial: On the job (8/28/2024) - This coming Monday is a special day. For 130 years, Americans have set aside the first Monday in September as Labor Day, a day to recognize and reward the efforts… …
Reusable water bottles (8/28/2024) - Using reusable water bottles is a great way to stay hydrated and help combat single-use plastics. We asked our Facebook followers which brand is their favorite. The top answer was… …Letter: Uncovering Gloucester’s hidden history (8/28/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Last week, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (Aug. 23rd) marked 233 years since African Haitians triggered the collapse of slavery… …
Letter: Fiscal responsibility (8/28/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Fifteen million dollars for one fire station is a huge amount for Gloucester County taxpayers to bear. An independent professional study should focus on what Gloucester needs in… …
Letter: Thank you, MVRS Auxiliary (8/28/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Thirty-five years ago, the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary began in Judy Ward’s living room. Judy’s idea was for the auxiliary to hold activities that would help the… …
Letter: Olympics of croquet coming to Hartfield (8/28/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The Olympics are a great event. People from all over the world gather to compete at the highest level of athletics. Every night I watched athletes from places… …
Letter: The contrast (8/28/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The contrast between the two candidates who want to be our President could not be more stark. One talks of gloom and doom, of danger and decline in… …