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Letters to the Editor

The Michigan Democratic Party is uplifting and amplifying the voices of Democrats across the state through their letters to the editor. Find recent LTEs below. If you’ve published an LTE that you would like us to promote, click below and send it in!

Letter to the Editor

Jun 26, 2020

Pitchford is Best Candidate for the 79th

Editor, Chokwe Pitchford is a young man who cares deeply about the people of Southwest Michigan. He has channeled his commitment into a strong campaign...

Letter to the Editor

Jun 26, 2020

Times of Crisis Are Also Times of Opportunity

Editor, These are turbulent times in our nation. A spotlight has been shone on the pervasive presence of racial inequities in many areas of society....

Letter to the Editor

Jun 26, 2020

DACA Recipients Need Permanent Protection

Editor, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that provides temporary protection from deportation for individuals who were brought to the United States...

Letter to the Editor

May 14, 2020

Trump Not Up to the Challenge

Editor, It is not just that the president has tried at every turn to praise himself, denigrate others, promote unscientific and often dangerous “treatments” for...

Letter to the Editor

May 14, 2020

Thank Goodness for Gretchen Whitmer

I am so disappointed in the national response to the COVID19 pandemic. Trump makes decisions with his gut and the COVID-19 pandemic has become a...

Letter to the Editor

Apr 22, 2020

Maps Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Several Saturday mornings ago, I sat at my desk at home and poured out into an email to close friends some of my deepest fears...

Letter to the Editor

Apr 08, 2020

Trump Not Up to Job

When this plague called the coronavirus or COVID-19, the president was warned by our various spy agencies back in January. He chose to be dismissive...

Letter to the Editor

Apr 03, 2020

Everyone — including president — should respect health care workers

As a retired nurse, with over 42 years of nursing practice, I have nothing but admiration for the brave health care workers caring for the...

Letter to the Editor

Apr 02, 2020

The Irony of the Current Chaos

The current national health crisis reveals the shortcomings of our health system and shows how a strong structured care program is necessary for the well-being...

Letter to the Editor

Apr 01, 2020

A Pattern

On Friday March 27, Michigan had close to 3,000 confirmed cases and over 60 deaths attributed to the COVID-19 virus. By Monday March 30, Michigan...

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