In Chimacum schools, we teach students to form opinions and make decisions based on facts.
Scott Hogenson’s Aug. 24 letter to the Leader shows he could benefit from learning those …
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9/15/22
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The beauty of Port Townsend used to partly be our activism and the constant safe flow and expression of freedom of speech. Also, as a 25-year resident who hopes to be aging gracefully, I used to feel …
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The recent THING gathering was a happy surprise!
Although I did not purchase tickets, I enjoyed walking and biking throughout this vibrant festival. The Leader’s special insert (with …
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9/15/22
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I reject the Aug. 24 Leader headline of an anti-trans protest. I was invited to speak at a permitted event on Aug 15. Clashes, attacks, and public endangerment were not on the part of …
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This letter is in response to recent events at our local YMCA, and the subsequent fear-mongering and misinformation campaign that is occurring thanks to a few folks who think someone else’s …
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Anti-trans activists are trotting out old, discredited arguments, but using them against trans people instead of gays.
They say they’re protecting women, but it doesn’t take much …
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Art Frank is running for sheriff because your family deserves to be safer.
Under the current sheriff, 911 answers the phone, but too often Jefferson County deputies fail to help. Consider these …
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9/7/22
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When I was moving here in 1980, I asked the Chamber of Commerce to send me info about the town.
One article said, even though Port Townsend was a small town, there was something fun to do …
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9/7/22
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My friends and neighbors ask why I display two Art Frank for Sheriff yard signs. One word is the answer: CHARACTER.
I know Art only because he and I served a few years ago on the citizens …
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9/7/22
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The Leader has repeatedly referred to the Press Conference held in support of Julie Jaman as an “anti-trans rally.” This characterization is grossly misleading at best and highly …
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Anti-trans activists are trotting out old, discredited arguments, but using them against trans people instead of gays.
They say they’re protecting women, but it doesn’t take much …
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9/7/22
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There are many things distressing about Julie Jaman’s outburst at the Port Townsend YMCA swimming pool and her follow-up statements, widely disseminated through conservative outlets, expressing …
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