Keith Townsend – Trusted Websites for Letter Ideas and Factual Information
As a retired history teacher, Keith Townsend looks carefully at any sources he uses when he begins an opinion letter. Many thanks to Keith for sharing his personal list of…
Pam Everhardt Bloom – Crime in Salisbury — A Touchy Subject and Important One
In addition to Pam Bloom’s letter in this week’s Voters Speak, don’t miss the 3/24 digest opinions that include links to both Salisbury Cease Fire information and the Cure Violence…
Susan Lee – Multiple Approaches for Addressing Violence are Needed
Susan Lee’s words to Salisbury City Council emphasize that we don’t have to look at “either/or”when we address violence. Doing things differently can be a positive practice of intention that…
Rev. Olen Brener – Let’s Begin to Plant the Seeds of Change for Our Children
Honorably retired Presbyterian Minister, Olen Bruener, invites the community to the March 26th forum “Supporting Public Education” from 1-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury. He reminds us that our…
Susan Lee – Public School Advocacy is Critical
Susan Lee encourages us to attend the Supporting Public Education forum on March 26th, an event that is free and open to the public. As she reminds us, “Two questions…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan – “Ragtime,” Like Watching Life in America Today
The Meroney Theatre in downtown Salisbury was the stage where this famous musical “entertained” packed houses for a few weekends. It was a great, well produced musical. Ragtime is a…
Mary Walker – Let’s Make the Cure Contagious
During public comment at the 3/15/22 Salisbury City Council meeting, Mary Walker encouraged support for a Cure Violence assessment and reminded council that “trained interrupters defuse and interrupt violence that…
Rev. Anthony Smith – Reducing Crime has More than One Solution
The Rev. Anthony Smith has been a proponent of bringing the Cure Violence model to Salisbury since 2015. As a member of Salisbury City Council, he was instrumental in bringing…
Al Heggins – Grab the Steering Wheel
Al Heggins, former Mayor of Salisbury, offers insight into the responsibilities of county and municipal government and the part we, the people, can play. Al provides details and reminds us,…
Evelyn Uddin-Khan – Recent News, Opinions, and a Thank You
It seems that each day brings new revelations that confirm many of our concerns about the former administration. Evelyn Uddin-Khan shares some recent news with her opinion letter. RECENT NEWS…