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Letters to the Editor
- Letter: Nurses could get better deal on own
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- I have been reading about the stalled negotiations between the nurses and union and hospital administrators.... Full story»
- Letter: Remove Montna, and charge him
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- I was appalled after reading the Aug. 7 artice, "Montna to critic: I'll rip your head off." The Appeal-Democrat... Full story»
- Letter: Maybe the critic should be creator
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- Since Appeal-Demorcrat columnist Tom Nadeau is such an expert in theater, why doesn't he "bring radio... Full story»
- Letter: Badge, gun do not give police all rights
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- I have been following the story very closely regarding the illegal search of a young lady in Marysville.... Full story»
- Letter: Cut off funding to illegal residents
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- While the California taxpayers face more cuts in services, layoffs, increasing taxes, crumbling infrastructure,... Full story»
Political Letters
- Letter: New leaders needed to heal our wounds
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- Once a loser, always a loser. How could Hillary Clinton be a leader and commander-in-chief of the armed... Full story»
- Letter: Carter to blame for Mugabe regime
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- I see from the Appeal-Democrat’s June 26 editorial and Cynthia Tucker’s June 14 column that... Full story»
- Letter: Will contributions taint supervisors?
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- The large infusion of thousands of dollars of contributions by farmers who have become land developers,... Full story»
- Letter: Voters' apathy big disappointment
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- I don’t know if I should be appalled, disgusted, surprised or what. I am saddened though by the... Full story»
- Letter: Horne says thanks to her supporters
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- I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to my loving family, tireless campaign team, dedicated... Full story»
Recent Editorials
- Other Voices: Curb Medicare waste, fraud
- Our View: Nice Olympics, but what's next China?
- Friend of freedom
- Our View: No need to outlaw driving while texting
- Our View: Sensitive data to be handled with discretion
Political Commentary
- November races take shape in Mid-Valley
- Thomas D. Elias: Arnold salary ploy won't work
- Linda Chavez: Is it Obama's race to lose?
- Thomas Sowell: Government created financial crisis
- Michael Reagan: Bush should strip sanctuary cities of federal funds
Featured Columnists
- Olympics showcase immigrant success
- Thomas D. Elias: No excuses for school-reform delay
- Linda Chavez: Redefining problem not the answer
- Thomas Sowell: There’s trouble when amateurs outdo pros
- Cynthia Tucker: Obama lifts the curtain on black middle class
Appeal-Democrat Columns
- Off Beat: Harold Kruger looks at government and local happenings.
- Since You Asked: Rob Young answers your questions.
- Out Front: Todd Hansen writes about the sporting world.
- Scene: Josh Kendrix gives his scoop on entertainment.
- Off the Hook: Justin Miller gives tips on good fishing.
Appeal-Democrat Blogs
- 80 lbs of Heart:
Appeal-Democrat Automotive Account Executive Herb Barber chronicles his journey to get fit and donate a kidney to his daughter.
- Greetings from Marysville:
New Marysville resident Cynthia Fontayne shares her perspectives and discoveries around town and around the region.
- Learning at Home:
Homeschooling mother Rose Godfrey gives tools and tips for homeschooling parents.
- Say What?:
Webmaster Hana Noda focuses on issues, news and community members who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Pop Goes ...:
Entertainment Editor Josh Kendrix gives the latest scoop on the entertainment industry.
First Amendment Quote of the Day
“There is sport. There is opinion. There is sports-writing. There is investigative writing. And there is something that makes all those things look like specks of dust on an asteroid: Freedom of the press.”
– Rick Telander
Senior sports columnist, Chicago Sun-Times/2006
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