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Once again, Tough Talkin\u2019 Thom Tillis caves when it comes to another Trump nominee. His vote to confirm Todd Blanche is almost certain after he failed to ask Blanche anything harder than whether he likes StayPuff marshmallows.<\/p>\n

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Terry Keith, Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n

I feel for the people who would be harmed by the I-77 toll lane project. A few people shouldn\u2019t be allowed to affect the many who sit in continuous congestion without an option for relief. Figure out a way to make this project a reality, even if it means from John Belk Freeway to the South Carolina line.<\/p>\n

Jim Shuback, Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n

In response to \u201cPlatner drops out, doesn\u2019t admit wrongdoing. Just like Democrats\u201d (July 12 op-ed):<\/i><\/p>\n

How incredulous that Nicole Russell, a self-described \u201cconservative woman,\u201d attacks Democrats for \u201cchampion[ing] women\u2019s voices\u201d but waiting too long to eject Democratic candidates accused of demonstrating \u201cbehavior anathema to women\u2019s basic rights,\u201d and yet nowhere in her biased rant mentions the anti-woman agenda of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (also accused of sexual assault) who has made no secret of his beliefs that women do not belong in combat and has fired numerous senior women in the military, or the multi-million dollar jury verdict against President Trump for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll, or Trump referring to the Epstein Files as \u201ca big hoax.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perhaps these facts regarding Republican sexual abuse exceeded Russell\u2019s word count.<\/p>\n

Amy Lefkof, Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n

For 31 years, I have poured my soul into America\u2019s classrooms. As a Title I teacher, I have nurtured, guided, and developed brilliant children of every race, color, and nationality. I have watched these kids prove that our democracy\u2019s future is bright, if only we invest in them.<\/p>\n

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Yet, as a 57-year-old single woman who has dedicated her entire adult life to this country\u2019s children, I am completely broken.<\/p>\n

Every summer, while the public assumes teachers are relaxing and rejuvenating their mental health, I am entering survival mode. Because teachers are only paid for 10 months of the year, my summers are a recurring nightmare. Every single year, my home faces foreclosure. My lights get cut off. My car gets repossessed. I am forced to scrape for basic survival.<\/p>\n

We face a systemic crisis. I am mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially exhausted. I should be looking forward to my golden years, taking pride in what I have contributed to this nation. Instead, I cannot even afford to retire.<\/p>\n

We must wake up before it is too late. Value us. Think of us. Incorporate us.<\/p>\n

Lauren K Contaste Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n

It is difficult to believe that our president criticized the NATO alliance for not joining in his war against Iran. Does he not know that NATO\u2019s purpose is to defend member countries against unwanted aggression. NATO does not start or participate in conflicts made especially by leaders who make poor decisions. Our president is not well liked by NATO members. They tolerate his behavior because of the USA\u2019s ability to provide material and weapons, but no longer leadership.<\/p>\n

John Hadaway, Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n

The World Cup has drawn much attention across the globe. I enjoyed watching my classmates play in college some decades ago. Today\u2019s Futbol now looks more like Football, distracting from much of the skill involved in the game. Endless whistles, fouls, faux pain and injury all take away from the enjoyment of seeing athletes display their skills.<\/p>\n

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Kent Rhodes, Charlotte<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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