Primroses grow where we know they can’t
Editor,
In an increasingly chaotic world, we have to take every opportunity to appreciate the wonders around us. This time of year brings just that...
Alternative to pollution
Editor,
The April 2016 Newsweek story on the Georgia-Pacific paper mill and the Ouachita River, with people dying from cancer, includes a statement from GP: “The...
Diversity deserves acknowledgment
Editor,
Wow! What an amazing Summer Diversity Weekend – I thank all the sponsors, without them our Diversity Weekends would not be possible. I thank...
Vote, like you mean it
Editor,
Was America greater when people could own other people, blacks couldn’t vote, women couldn’t vote, gays had to hide? Should we return to the...
Republicans in a dilemma
Editor,
I voted for Bernie in the Arkansas primary because his proposals are absolutely necessary for a progressive nation; however, with Hillary winning the most...
Diverse is what the world is
Editor,
This recent Diversity Weekend was beautiful: many people, lesbians, gay men, children, trans folk, straight people, young and old, wonderful dogs, vendors, people in...
Rubbing Elbos
Editor,
I’ve had a secret crush on Max Elbo (please don’t tell his wife, Selena) ever since I saw a pointillism pen and ink he...
See oursels as ithers see us? Cool.
Editor,
I thank you and the entire Independent crew for doing what you do so well. For this community as a whole and for many...
The new normal
Editor,
I just read the latest Independent and I’m feeling really sad. I immediately clipped Dan Krotz’s “thanks for all the fish” column and put...
Transparency is key
Editor,
I understand the principles behind some council members’ reluctance to get involved with or guide civil organizations in order to better serve the community...