National Perspective VERDUN, Quebec — Is it time to be like Joe? Join me on a walk down Wellington Street. You’ll see a Korean restaurant and an Italian one, and as you move along the sidewalk of what a global survey two years ago called the coolest street in the world, you’ll be able to pop in for Israeli, Irish, Indian, Peruvian, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai food. … [Read more...] about Shribman: Will Trudeau Pull a Joe Biden?
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LTE: Not voting is a mistake. Your voice matters on Nov. 5.
To the editor: When I was having dinner with my husband at a restaurant in Paris last summer, we began talking to our waiter about French politics. He told us that he had never voted in his life and had no interest in voting in the future. Startled by his statement, I asked him why, and he said that his vote would not make any difference on either side because neither side … [Read more...] about LTE: Not voting is a mistake. Your voice matters on Nov. 5.
LTE: Protecting our democracy starts with staying informed and voting
To the editor: After watching soon-to-be citizens take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony, I began wondering what my civics IQ might be. Would I be able to pass the U.S. citizenship test? Out of curiosity, I went online and reviewed the practice questions on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. Here are a few sample questions: What … [Read more...] about LTE: Protecting our democracy starts with staying informed and voting
Reject Trump’s dangerous rhetoric and vote to protect democracy
To the editor: Immigrants will eat your pet dogs and cats. Democrats will allow infanticide. These are two of the allegations made in the recent debate. Of course, both are so outlandish and false as to be almost funny. Except, they were proffered by Trump. What? Non MAGA’s is this the man you want as your president? MAGA’s are a lost cause. They will accept these … [Read more...] about Reject Trump’s dangerous rhetoric and vote to protect democracy
LTE: Why I vote
To the editor: I view my voting not only as my civic duty but also as a reaffirmation of my citizenship. My voting is a reminder to me of the privileges and responsibility in being a citizen of the United States. The daily news from around the world reaffirms the importance of being able to elect my government and reinforce the values I admire. Join me in voting in … [Read more...] about LTE: Why I vote