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Letters to the Editor

Save local animals

To the editor: We local animal lovers are very fortunate to have three excellent indefinite stay (no kill) shelters in our area. Not enough praise can be heaped on CCHS in Houghton, OCAP in Ontonagon and UPAWS in Marquette. Their euthanasia rate (the final act of kindness that can be bestowed ...

Driving local economics

To the editor: Mea Culpa! I now see, looking at “michiganvotes.org” that Greg Markkanen has indeed submitted 33 bills in his first two years. I would have sworn that when I wrote my letter of Aug 26 in the Gazette there were none, for which error I apologize to Mr. Putala (SEPT 4) and to ...

Rising star?

To the editor: You saw an article from the Associated Press that Governor Whitmer is a Rising Star in the Democratic Party because she was considered for Vice President. The reason for this is because Joe Biden thought this might win Michigan. We are smarter than that. Michigan is coming ...

Working to dismantle racism

To the editor: The members of the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) believe Black lives matter. We join Unitarian Universalists throughout the nation learning to do the work of dismantling racism in ourselves and our institutions. This work is urgent and at the same time, ...

Importance of Janet Metsa

To the editor: Janet Metsa is not an ideologue, she is a problem solver who wants to work with all the citizens, when she is elected to represent Michigan’s 110th District, this November. Janet grew up in Chassell and attended public school here through high school. She attended MIT and ...

What do I believe in?

To the editor: I received a packet from Catholic Vote asking for support, money and vote. I would like to make it very clear from the beginning. I was born and baptized a Catholic and I am 82 years old and try hard to adhere to my faith. I do not believe in abortion and I am a Democrat. I ...