Letters to the Editor
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture no longer requires safety data reporting while simultaneously allowing faster production line speeds — a dangerous combination that will almost certainly lead … more
TERF is a lazy, dehumanizing terminology used by those with an inability to articulate their argument to justify aggression, violence, name calling, intimidation, and bullying women that believe … more
All this wailing and gnashing of teeth over President Trump doing his job and DOGE cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. You know each and every federal worker has the responsibility to report waste, … more
Kudos again to the P.T. Leader! Your opinion piece presenting two sides on the Indivisible group rally against Trump, Musk, and DOGE was the perfect anecdote to our current media environment filled … more
Serinus opens his remarks in his recent column by drawing attention to a couple “doozies” in the previous Leader. The objects of his scorn are two examples of a kind of diversity many … more
I have volunteered at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years. I’ve recently moved to Sequim and resigned from volunteering. I’d like to comment on Andy … more
I’d like to make several points about the proposed pool.    Public Facilities District (PFD): Directors of a PFD, appointed by County Commissioners, will finance, build and … more
Marcia Kelbon let us know she is a TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist), sharing company with people like JK Rowling, who has been vocal about the exclusion of trans women from “true … more
Covering board meetings can be boring. But reporter James Robinson –- perhaps tipped off -– knew he had a story while covering the Jefferson Healthcare Hospital District’s board of … more
As a subscriber to The Leader and resident of our fine town, I was disappointed to see that headline chosen for an article by Republican party mouthpiece Lisa Farr, which quoted her advice to readers … more
In her counterpoint opposing Indivisible, Lisa Farr as a member of the local republicans said George Soros “often backs groups like Indivisible.”  Is this solid evidence of sneaky … more
Thank you, Matt Ready, for your leadership and integrity. I can see why you were excluded from secret discussions about the future of our public hospital. While state law prohibits disclosures … more
I appreciate your efforts to include balanced perspectives. And while usually disagree with her conclusions, I particularly find Marcia Kelbon’s “Out of Balance” column to be well … more
We’re writing to let the public know about some important updates and details regarding the election for the Port Townsend Food Co-op’s Board of Directors. We’re excited to have 11 … more
In Lisa Farr’s “Counterpoint” column in the April 2nd issue of the Port Townsend Leader, as part of her criticism of Indivisible Port Townsend’s “Hands Off” rally … more
A callout to Jefferson Transit for their Dial-A-Ride service. I had knee replacement performed at Jefferson Healthcare followed by 2 months of physical therapy and doctor visits. Dial-A-Ride provided … more
  Are we cutting jobs from tens of thousands of government officials in order to balance the budget? Are we removing all social security personnel in order to save money? more
To suggest there’s a silver lining in RFK Jr.’s tenure as secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services begs the question: Is Marcia Kelbon selectively processing information or choosing to ignore facts (Out of Balance, March 19)? more
As reported last week in national news, destruction of democracy continues. more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigrant detention center in Tacoma? Bravo I say! more
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