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Bennet’s ICE retraining plan won’t work

Bennet’s ICE retraining plan won’t work

I recently read Sen. Michael Bennet’s press release regarding his suggestions for ICE. While I applaud a few of them,…

February 11, 2026

Oaths and honesty in government

Oaths and honesty in government

The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024. J. Scott Applewhite/AP File Photocca WASHINGTON –…

February 11, 2026

ICE actions a stain on Durango

ICE actions a stain on Durango

It has been months since a masked ICE agent was filmed putting a 57-year-old mother, Franci Stagi, in a chokehold…

February 11, 2026

Student’s perspective on freezing out ICE

Letters to the Editor

Student’s perspective on freezing out ICE

As a student at DHS, I walked out of school in protest of ICE in our school, community and country…

February 8, 2026

They’re coming for your guns!

Letters to the Editor

They’re coming for your guns!

For decades, Republican politicians and conservative influencers peddled fear that Democrats were “coming for your guns.” The message was relentless…

February 8, 2026

A warning to anti-ICE protesters

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A warning to anti-ICE protesters

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) tips his cap after recording his 3,000th career strike out by striking out…

February 8, 2026

ICE’s dehumanizing language and intimidation tactics

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ICE’s dehumanizing language and intimidation tactics

The demeaning name “Catch of the Day” reveals the dehumanizing nature of Trump’s immigration policies. Likening immigrants to fish one…

February 8, 2026

We can stop the puppy mill pipeline

Letters to the Editor

We can stop the puppy mill pipeline

Buying a puppy from a pet store should never mean unknowingly supporting cruelty. Yet many puppies sold in retail stores…

February 8, 2026

Peaceful protests win in Minnesota

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Peaceful protests win in Minnesota

After George Floyd was killed by police in broad daylight while being filmed, many Minneapolis residents snapped. They let their…

February 6, 2026

Transparency and accountability in member-owned nonprofits

Transparency and accountability in member-owned nonprofits

A recent opinion column on nonprofit board governance is timely and important (Herald, Jan. 25). As the column notes, many…

February 6, 2026

The shadow president’s dangerous influence

The shadow president’s dangerous influence

The most dangerous person in Washington today is the shadow president, Stephen Miller. Hitler’s Nazi criminality is OK even though…

February 4, 2026

Minnesota’s federal crackdown: A warning about weaponized power

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Minnesota’s federal crackdown: A warning about weaponized power

Believe your eyes and act accordingly. Horrifically, Alex Pretti was shot to death by federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement…

February 4, 2026

What we can accomplish together

Letters to the Editor

What we can accomplish together

Thank you for the inspiring missive from Scott Perez (Herald, Jan. 23). In his concluding remark, he reminded us, “Working…

February 4, 2026

It’s time to stop further ICE funding

Letters to the Editor

It’s time to stop further ICE funding

It’s time to reach across the political spectrum to build a strong response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s extreme, horrifying…

February 1, 2026

When law enforcement becomes lawless

Letters to the Editor

When law enforcement becomes lawless

I am horrified by what is happening in a major city in the United States. I am ashamed to be…

February 1, 2026

A question of significance

Letters to the Editor

A question of significance

When I was a little boy in my father’s black three-quarter ton Ford in ‘59, moving across the Mojave at…

February 1, 2026

Big Brother and the prison pipeline

Letters to the Editor

Big Brother and the prison pipeline

The U.S. has more people imprisoned than any country on Earth. A.I. and companies like Flock Safety are about to…

February 1, 2026

Fascism is not a pejorative

Letters to the Editor

Fascism is not a pejorative

Mike Sigman argues that applying the term “fascism” to Republicans is problematic (Herald, Jan. 2). However, equating communism and socialism…

February 1, 2026

Protect our established neighborhoods

Letters to the Editor

Protect our established neighborhoods

Back in 2014, residents of established neighborhoods worked closely with city planners and councilors to create workable rules allowing accessory…

February 1, 2026

Steady leadership for LPEA’s next chapter

Letters to the Editor

Steady leadership for LPEA’s next chapter

As LPEA moves through one of the most consequential changes in its history, hiring Chris Hansen as CEO was a…

February 1, 2026

Questions Rep. Hurd must answer now

Letters to the Editor

Questions Rep. Hurd must answer now

I would like to know if Congressman Hurd watched the videos of Alex Pretti being shot and killed by immigration…

February 1, 2026

A Minnesotan’s plea: This isn’t America

Letters to the Editor

A Minnesotan’s plea: This isn’t America

I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and landed in…

February 1, 2026

The right to bear arms (selectively)

Letters to the Editor

The right to bear arms (selectively)

Has anyone noticed the lunatic inconsistency of people like DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attacking ICE nurse Alex Pretti for carrying…

January 30, 2026

Blood in the streets

Letters to the Editor

Blood in the streets

The Killing-in-the-Streets phase of Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon’s shock and awe campaign has begun. If you support this, whatever…

January 30, 2026

Trump can’t run again, targets Greenland

Letters to the Editor

Trump can’t run again, targets Greenland

Trump can’t do a third presidential term, so he is conspiring to acquire another country to become King of Norwegian…

January 30, 2026

LPEA leadership in question

Letters to the Editor

LPEA leadership in question

LPEA is less than three months away from ending its membership in the Tri-State nonprofit cooperative, yet the organization faces…

January 28, 2026

Watching democracy die in stunned silence

Letters to the Editor

Watching democracy die in stunned silence

We can only sit back and watch in dumfounded, stunned silence as the Noem Nazi army eviscerates the lives of…

January 28, 2026

A bookmark’s timely reminder

Letters to the Editor

A bookmark’s timely reminder

As a frequent library visitor, I often pick up one of the student created bookmarks sponsored by the Friends of…

January 28, 2026

Rep. Hurd: This moment demands more

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd: This moment demands more

Recently I have received several emails from Mr. Hurd extolling his accomplishments for our district. In one of them, he…

January 25, 2026

Use lodgers tax for airport shuttle

Letters to the Editor

Use lodgers tax for airport shuttle

Yea for the Herald’s local news – journalism provides democracy at work. Shouldn’t the lodgers tax go for an airport…

January 25, 2026

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