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George Meyer: Kids' love of nature crucial to state's future
Regarding your article of July 1, "Back to nature: Getting kids to rediscover the great outdoors," studies demonstrate that children who have not gained an appreciation for the outdoors by age 12 are not likely to participate in the outdoors as adults. read story
Katy Walter: Senators should strengthen energy bill
I wholeheartedly agree that the American Clean Energy and Security Act could do more. read story
Sue Beitlich: Farmers support climate change bill
America's family farmers have unique roles to play in combating global climate change. read story
Clemens Baime: Campaign cash is at root of refusal to consider single-payer
Dear Editor: It's interesting being a patient at UW hospital while contemplating my life, assessing the health care that sustains it, and knowing that 50 million people cannot afford it. read story
Ralph R. Layman Sr.: Change tax system to benefit employers
Dear Editor: Why penalize employers for having workers? All the income and Social Security taxes an employee pays on wages come from the employer. read story
David J. Undis: Transplant recipients should also donate organs
Dear Editor: There's one question that nobody seems to be asking about Steve Jobs and his liver transplant: Is Steve Jobs a registered organ donor? read story
Clemence Darriet: Climate bill weak but a good first step
Dear Editor: I have been following the debate over American Clean Energy and Security Act, and I was very excited to see it pass in the House on Friday, June 26. read story
Curt May: Lobbyists stand in way of single-payer health care
Dear Editor: The real roadblocks to single-payer health care are the insurance corporations, who are spending via their lobbyists -- you know, those folks that do the bidding of those holding that golden carrot in front of them, to the tune of almost $1.4 million dollars per day, as published at Raw Story from a report issued by Common Cause. read story
Norman Sannes: Zweifel's, Nichols' suggestions for state make sense
Dear Editor: For the second time in as many months, I have to agree with Dave Zweifel and John Nichols. Both writers' columns of July 1 had to do with change (as much as I despise the "Obama-ized" word). What Dave and John are talking about is real change -- change that would affect some of the political fiefdoms within our state government. read story
Robert G. Mohelnitzky: Donated pantry truck will make a big difference
Dear Editor: During tough economic times, nonprofits are often hit with the double whammy of fewer incoming donations and increased demands on the services we offer. It's during these times that those of us serving our communities are all the more thankful for donations from our neighbors. read story
