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A Poem for Our Times: Let America Be America Again
-- by Langston Hughes -- Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free.
A Poem for Our Times: Election Day, November, 1884
-- by Walt Whitman -- If I should need to name, O Western World, your powerfulest scene and show, ‘Twould not be you, Niagara—nor you, ye limitless prairies—nor your huge rifts of canyons, Colorado, Nor
Guest Opinion | I Write as a Jew Who Lives on Orcas Island
-- from David Kobrin -- I write as a Jew who lives on Orcas Island. I write as a man, in his late 70’s, an American, born in the United States. I write as someone
Election Information from Island Progressives
-- from Our Revolution of San Juan County (ORSJC) -- Election Day is next Tuesday, November 6th, and you should have your ballots and voters guide in hand by now. There is a new source of
Letter to Editor | Join Me in Voting for Randy Gaylord
-- from Diane Boteler, MD -- I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney. I have been fortunate to know Randy as a friend and fellow Orcas Islander for more
Guest Editorial: Pittsburgh Reflections and National Tragedy
-- by Mark Levine (Congressional Delegate, Virginia ) -- Pittsburgh Reflections I am a Jew. I know some want to take my life For being a Jew. I learned about Anne Frank When I was
Letter to Editor | Class of 2025 Says Thanks for OIEF Grant
-- from Orcas Island Middle School Sixth Graders/Class of 2025 -- The Orcas Island Middle School sixth graders would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) for their
Letter to Editor | Power Has Represented Client Interests, Required by Law
-- from Nicholas Power -- I have had absolutely no involvement in any way, at any time, with Mr. Morgan's campaign activities. I have, however, successfully represented Mr. Morgan in several pieces of campaign finance
Letter to Editor | As Sheriff, Asher Will Do the Best Job
-- from Glenn Storey -- This election has brought out the worst in some very vocal people and it's gone on long enough to make it clear that the current campaigns are being used by
Editorial | An Overload of Ugly Hate
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- This week, violent, hateful stories poured in from across the country and the world as we all tried to cope with the hate, anger, and violence that is
Letter to Editor | Brandli’s Strength of Character Has My Vote
-- from Krista Mattox -- I am writing to endorse Steve Brandli for the position of District Court Judge. Having practiced law in San Juan County for more than 12 years, he is well known
Letter to Editor | Ranker Supports Jewett for District Court Judge
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Here in San Juan County, we have an opportunity to have a District Court Judge who truly represents and respects all members of our island communities while being the
Letter to Editor | How Does Any of This Make Us a Better Country?
-- from Velma Doty -- America the Beautiful: I am grateful to be part of this country. It is hard to fathom those who do not and do everything in their power to destroy what
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Consistently Delivers
-- from Nate Rogers -- Here’s what I’ve observed in the race for County Prosecutor: Experience: an oft-touted word by politicians - and for good reasons really. In Randy Gaylord we have an elected prosecutor
Letter to Editor | Jewett Has Experience and Dedication Required
-- from Nancy Vejvoda -- I am writing in support of Carolyn Jewett for District Court Judge. As a District Court Clerk and now as a Victim Advocate I have seen Carolyn in the courtroom.
