Letter 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…

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Letter 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…

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Letter 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…

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Letter 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…

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Letter to Editor: Barry of Memphis, TN

Barry of Memphis, TN writes: My Medicaid to me insurers I’m going to live without it I will be in real trouble I barely have a life now but without it I will not have any I am classified as needed I have mental issues not to mention all the physical issues I have I…

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Letter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN

Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…

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Letter to Editor: Wanda of Cordova, TN

Wanda of Cordova, TN writes: Dear Senator , Think before you act repealing the ACA act will allow the 1% not to pay anything and will though millions of people off the healthcare rolls . It is not right ! This President has no intention of helping anyone but himself . This affects many people.…

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Letter to Editor: Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN

Angela Hardy of Knoxville, TN writes: It is apparent the Senators have their own agenda and are not representing the majority concerns. Maybe it is time to repeal and replace those who ignore the cries of the poor,those on the margins of life,those who are working two and three jobs to make ends meet. Let’s…

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Letter to Editor: Patricia of Nashville, TN

Patricia of Nashville, TN writes: My sister-in-law was an artist. Before the ACA, her family paid a couple thousand dollars a month for a healthcare policy they thought was good. When my sister-in-law got sick there were delays in treatment because everything had to be negotiated or appealed with the health insurance company. When surgery…

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Letter to Editor: Eileen of Nashville, TN

Eileen of Nashville, TN writes: As an elementary school counselor in Nashville, TN the repeal of the ACA without a replacement will be incredibly detrimental to my students. Parents who are already struggling financially with pre-existing conditions will no longer be covered causing stress and financial ruin. They will have to choose between their medical…

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