Letter: Set the record straight (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: In recent weeks, there have been several letters denigrating Congressman Wittman’s service to his constituents and our country, in this politically charged time. So, let’s set the record… …
Letter: The “Debate” (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Admittedly, Trump does make some outlandish claims, such as migrant Haitians eating pets. Actually, I thought the comment was funny. But did ABC really need to interrupt him… …
Letter: From 1774 to today (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Last week, on September 7, I found myself immersed in a bit of American history, reflecting the events of 1774—exactly 250 years ago. The subject was the Boston… …
Letter: Why now? (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Has anyone noticed that the price of gas or interest rates have fallen in the last few weeks? Grocery prices have not yet fallen, but I expect that… …
Letter: We all would suffer (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Trump’s and Stephen Miller’s comments disclose the GOP’s massive immigrant deportation plan that will target millions of people. According to the Pew Research Center, “The unauthorized immigrant population… …
Letter: Threat to democracy (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We have heard for months from the Democrats and the mainstream media that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. They say since he encouraged millions of his… …
Letter: A leopard’s spots (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Attending a recent dinner, a self-identified lifelong Democrat stated that she was not voting for the Democrat for president. Upon being asked why, she replied that she did… …
Letter: School choice, a civil right (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: School choice is a critical civil rights issue of our time. For too long, children from low-income families have been trapped in failing public schools that do not… …
Letter: Hate is a choice (9/18/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: What is hate; where does it come from? Certainly, we are not born with it. Does it come from fear of the unknown? Is it taught? Is it… …
Editorial: Voting 102 (9/11/2024) - The 2024 Election Day is now less than eight weeks away. It’s sooner than that if you decide to vote early, either in person or by mail-in ballot.We’re assuming you… …
NFL picks (9/11/2024) - The National Football League began its regular season last Thursday with a match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, where the Chiefs took a 27-20 victory over… …Letter: The Bookers’ hope (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Two interesting letters recently (Mrs. Joseph on August 15 and Mrs. Crittenden on September 5), critical of Gloucester’s board of supervisors for deciding not to fund a study… …
Letter: Great support in Mathews (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Wow! What a night at the February 2024 8th Annual Mathews Rotary Club’s Chili Cook-Off! Nearly 500 people, great chili and a true team effort by all five… …
Letter: Mehta for Congress (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The First District of Virginia has seated Rob Wittman for 17 years. Currently he is following the practice of having focused topics for his presentation. What is missing… …
Letter: Shameless hypocrisy (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal I can’t help but see more and more erratic political posturing and shameless hypocrisy from our current Democrat U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine. This time, Senator Kaine’s Communications Director,… …
Letter: We served (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As an honorably discharged veteran and sole survivor of my father who was killed in action in World War II, I will never vote for a person who… …
Letter: A monumental choice (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We are going to the polls for a monumental election. Take a moment and review your choices. Trump is 78 and would be 82 at the end of… …
Letter: Safer under Trump (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: If anyone is inclined to vote for the Harris-Walz ticket, please consider the following: Inflation: VP Harris is a San Francisco ideologue and a borderline illiterate on economies.… …
Letter: A ‘make or break’ decision (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Friends, we face a “make or break” decision. Our ongoing experiment in representative government is in peril. If you don’t believe that, you haven’t been paying attention. This… …
Letter: Congressional children (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Senator J.D. Vance, who aspires to be vice president, has opined that people with children should have more votes than those who do not. In essence, this gives… …
Letter: It all comes down to Jan. 6, 2021 (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: For me, it all comes down to January 6, 2021. It started earlier, of course, with Donald Trump’s claim that the 2020 Presidential election had been stolen from… …
Letter: Affordable Housing (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Affordable Housing has become the mantra of the Democrats and indeed, the influx of many thousands of illegals has led to a housing shortage, as have high interest… …
Letter: Socialism (9/11/2024) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Remember years ago when Barack Obama promised to “fundamentally change America”? Well, he’s done it. The proof is right in front of you: candidates for the highest offices… …
Mathews Market Days 2024 (9/4/2024) - Mathews Market Days will open Friday afternoon, so we asked our Facebook followers this week what they like most about this yearly festival. The atmosphere and vendors tied for the… …Editorial: Voting 101 (9/4/2024) - We are now in Prime Election Season, the period between Labor Day and Election Day, Nov. 5, in which all the campaigning that has already occurred continues with even more… …