Letter to Editor
Letter to Editor: Clean Cars and Air by Brady of Nashville, TN
Brady of Nashville, TN writes: Weakening standards to cut tailpipe carbon pollution will further contribute to climate change, which can worsen asthma symptoms for the 24 million Americans – including 6.3 million children – who suffer from asthma. I was one of those kids growing up with asthma. Luckily, I no longer suffer from it…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Fair Taxes by Curtis of Nashville, TN
Curtis of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Tennessean: The Republican tax bill is a monstrosity of anti-democratic taxation. The Republicans are set to hand over at least $1.2 trillion to the already fabulously wealthy in this country, while doing the three card monty on the middle class with an insignificant break that goes away in a…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Clean Cars and Air by Garlinda of Nashville, TN
Garlinda of Nashville, TN writes: With the American Legislative Exchange Council and their toxic legislation in town this week, there is no better time to examine the environmental crisis facing our country and planet. (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-group-protests-alec-conference). By starting the process of rolling back the clean air act, and now opening up the fuel efficiency standards for…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Clean Cars and Air by Sara of Murfreesboro, TN
Sara of Murfreesboro, TN writes: My name is Sara Moorehead and I am a recent graduate from Middle Tennessee State University. Less than a year ago, agencies worked together to complete a thorough evaluation, which consisted of thousands of man-hours of research and analysis, evidence gathering for more than a year, an extensive comment period…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Clean Cars and Air by Colleen of Murfreesboro, TN
Colleen of Murfreesboro, TN writes: I moved to Tennessee because it is a beautiful state. Both of our children attended MTSU and are doing well in their careers. Our son has asthma, and as a mom with a kid with asthma, air quality is important to me. I don’t want to go back to times…
Read MoreAbby of Knoxville, TN
Abby of Knoxville, TN writes: My name is Abby Wintker Burris. I am originally from Nashville, but now I live in Knoxville. I am 40 years old and worked in the non-profit sector for 10 years. Currently, I am a graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am working towards a masters…
Read MoreTherese of Chattanooga, TN
Therese of Chattanooga, TN writes: originally from atl. she’s been in chattanooga since june 2014, before that she was in fairfax, va. She was teaching, and now she’s retired. she is doing a lot of volunteer work – supporting local candidates running for office, grassroots campaigning. involved with school board activities as a former teacher.…
Read MoreDebra and Kevin of Snowflake, AZ
Debra and Kevin of Snowflake, AZ writes: My husband and I retired to Az after working overseas for many years where we had socialized medicine. We have been in Snowflake Az for almost 5 years and since we had no social security or other pensions we started buying rental properties for income so we are…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Dede of Maryville, TN
Dede of Maryville, TN writes: I’ve lived in Maryville for over 20 years. I am an architectural illustrator, I own my own business and work on contract. I am married and have 2 kids. Prior to a few years ago, as a sole proprietorship, it was almost impossible to get group insurance. The Affordable Care…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jodi of Cookeville, TN
Jodi of Cookeville, TN writes: When I was 13, I began working at a nursing home. Since there was a shortage of nurse assistants at the time, I helped take care of the elderly in the home. At 16, I got a full-time job working at the nursing home. I settled down in Cookeville and…
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