The recent tragedy of dogs dying in a truck fire is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and well-supported animal shelters. Dogs depend on us for care, safety and ...

The claim "homelessness and hunger have always been present in Tucson." I doubt the degree has never been so large, widespread, visible, so destructive or abusive. I didn’t have homeless people living ...

This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to ...

To the Editor: I write to express my shock at a Bishop Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington who, at the National Prayer Service, dared to encourage President Trump to have mercy on refugees, ...

We need to wake up as a nation, as a democracy. There are so-called thought leaders such as Curtis Yarvin who believe in monarchy, the end of democracy in America. He has been on many right wing ...

In 1960 I worked part-time for a Parkersburg doctor. Some patients paid for their visit as they left the office. We billed some patients and they paid a little each month. There were a few patients ...

To the editor — We the family of Beverly Snyder wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the multiple medical providers and staff who cared for her during her recent health crisis. Sadly, she passed ...

I want to compliment Jen Thompson on her reporting on WTWO "Rockville police officer recognized for compassionate act." In a time when there is so much animosity and hard feeling in our world, it is a ...

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The June 6 issue of the Times Literary Supplement included a letter by Alfred University Professor Emeritus of English Ben Howard taking issue with a book reviewer’s overly casual use of the word ...