Letters to the editor
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To the Editor, As the anniversary of a massive brushfire approaches, it's time we learned our lesson. On April 14, 2023, a human-set brushfire in Exeter burned more than 200 acres of … more
To The Editor: Social Security is in the worst crisis since its founding in 1935.  Not because it’s running out of money – there are viable proposals to shore up the Social … more
To the Editor: Former state Sen. James Sheehan, a teacher of civics and U.S. history, has earned a failing grade in fairness when it comes to his treatment of President Donald Trump. (“Trump … more
To the Editor, Christianity today has embraced a theology known as Christian Zionism, which claims that modern Israel fulfills the promises that God made to Abraham in Genesis 12. Amazingly, its … more
To the Editor: Since the new administration has taken office in January, it has enacted new regulations and directives that have dramatically altered our usual living standards.  These … more
To the Editor,   More raises for those holding the highest positions in Rhode Island state government? That means a salary of nearly a quarter of a million dollars to the person who … more
I have read the recent letters and I feel that the real facts need to be stated. I am protesting the traitorous and treasonous behavior of the 47th president. It is time to convict and … more
To the Editor, Recent statements by the president regarding Canada and Greenland have sparked considerable debate. While the president's pronouncements often generate significant media … more
To the Editor, Mr. Trump: Hands off my Social Security. When I was a teen, I jumped on the bus going down to the city square, went to the Post Office and applied for Social Security. I … more
To the Editor, The clock is ticking for Rhode Island. In February, the FDA cancelled its annual meeting to pick which flu strains should go into next winter’s flu shot. The virus changes … more
To the Editor, I am writing to express my profound disappointment regarding the apparent lack of acknowledgment from the Democratic Party concerning the recent honor bestowed upon Devarjae DJ … more
To the Editor, I am 69 years old and I lived through Vietnam, Nixon and the Reagan years, but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this. In the past, there was bipartisan … more
To the Editor: I just finished reading my Beacon and two articles force me to send a response. The first article is written by Mr. Howell concerning Joy Fox’s story about seeing deer … more
To the Editor,   I agree with RI Resource Recovery’s assessment of how to extend the life of the landfill: “Recycling matters” (from “ Clock ticking on space at the … more
To the Editor, I have been trying to figure out what is Donald Trump’s end game. Why tariffs? Is he purposely trying to ruin the economies of the Western Hemisphere in order to … more
To the Editor, As a resident of Warwick, I’m asking Representative Seth Magaziner to do more to prioritize our health, climate and future. This includes: Stopping efforts to … more
To the Editor, I am writing to share my reflections on a recent sermon that resonated deeply with me. During Tuesday's 7:30 a.m. Mass, the guest pastor's homily included a call for prayers for … more
To the Editor: “Energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government.” – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 70   President … more
To the Editor, With all this talk of the proposed assault-weapon ban from the governor and legislators, there's one thing that hasn't been discussed; the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration … more
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express our deepest gratitude and thankfulness to the dedicated group of firefighters stationed at 1155 Scituate Ave. in Cranston. This is written on … more
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