Tragic end to the MT
As a reader of the Mail Tribune for more than 40 years, the news of its impending demise — digital and all — comes as a shock. I never...
Medford menorah vandalism
On behalf of Temple Emek Shalom, the largest Jewish congregation in the Rogue Valley, I write to express our disappointment and d...
Heartwarming generosity
It has been heartwarming to read about our community’s outpouring of love and generosity toward our local citizens in need this Chr...
No longer a Democrat
Today I removed this filthy uniform. Having been registered “Democrat” to support Bernie Sanders’ presidential run, prior to his retre...
Leonard Pitts’ retirement
I was very disappointed to read in his column entitled “Goodnight” (Dec. 14) that Leonard Pitts is retiring as a columnist.
His c...
America’s moral standards
In a recent column, Star Parker talked about how important “religion” was to the American way of life; to the “moral” way of life...
Prisoner swap disgrace
So now I’m sure that President Biden will be working on plans to free all the other prisoners in Russia (you know, the other ones th...
We need to pay attention
I’ve just read Leonard Pitts Jr.’s “We owe them much better than this.”
The meaning of his words are clear: We need to pay attent...
DeBoer and the park
Well, that was fast.
It was only a matter of time before a guy who built a house practically in Lithia Park would come outside and yell...
Racism, sexism and birthism
How we change our language to suit our values!
“She is with child” is what people said before abortion became so easy. Now, man...
Veterans Day blessings
To all the veterans of the Armed Forces, I honor you and thank you for your example of courage, sacrifice, service and dedication. I...
Endorsing Joy Fate
As a 20-year Ashland resident and small-business owner, I am endorsing Joy Fate for Ashland City Council.
Joy has a long history of advo...
Yes on Ashland measures
For years Ashland tried to create a city manager form of government with a city manager.
That finally happened with a fine and expe...
Shakespeare
To be a Shakespeare festival or not to be a Shakespeare festival, that is the question the board of directors must answer!
If the answer is not...
Densmore for commissioner
I urge Jackson County residents to vote for Al Densmore for county commissioner this November.
Al is a proven leader who is a fir...
Words were misrepresented
The MT reprinted a story from The Oregonian about OSF under the artistic direction of Nataki Garrett. In it, what I wrote about O...
Vote yes on Measure 114
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated and helpful. Are they enough?
Another school shooting last week in St. Louis begs the answer t...
Bring silence
Our crown jewel is Ashland’s Japanese garden.
There are no words to describe it; you’ll just have to come see it for yourself. Bring silence ...
Vote yes on Measure 111
Right now, too many Oregonians are struggling to get the health care they need. Many of us have witnessed our friends and family av...
Column showed bias
Instead of offering “Tips for Medicare,” an Oct. 19 column showed the writer’s bias towards Medicare Disadvantage.
Seniors be informed:...
