Opinion: Pray for the suffering people in the Middle East

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Opinion: Pray for the suffering people in the Middle East

A man lights candles during a vigil marking 30 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the fighting, in Jerusalem, Israel Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

Israel vigil — A man lights candles during a vigil marking 30 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the fighting, in Jerusalem, Israel Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

Letter to the editor

Published: Nov 5, 2023, 9:38 PM

I have been so saddened by the events occurring in Israel and Gaza that began on the weekend of Oct. 7. Much of what has been reported, particularly concerning the horrifying actions against Israeli people on that weekend, can be described by no other word than evil. These have been gut-wrenching and lamentable acts to hear about.

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Opinion: Sacrifices must be made by all to keep Democracy

President Donald Trump listens during an event Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. - photo by Associated Press

President Donald Trump listens during an event Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. - photo by Associated Press

Letter to the editor

Published: Apr 3, 2025, 8:11 PM

Donald Trump and the Republican Party are, in a helter-skelter fashion, converting American democracy into an autocracy with Trump as the autocrat.

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