In our second column today on unitedness and healing, state Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Solutions come from our hearts and our souls to have an open, honest dialogue to craft meaningful solutions from within to solve such complex problems as we have.”
Opinions & Letters
[Column] We walk together
Starting us off today, Lebanon City Councilperson Amy Keller writes: “When we resolve to acknowledge our differences and give power to them, we will begin healing and be able to move toward reforming a system of accountability that prioritizes equity.”
[Column] It’s time we come together and build our community
Our last column today from public figures on unitedness and healing. Cornell Wilson writes: “It’s time we stop caring if you’re black, brown, white, democrat, republican, gay or straight.”
[Column] America’s core principles are the key to unity
Another entry in our series of columns from public figures on unitedness and healing. State Rep. Russ Diamond writes: “Our founding documents are beautiful in that we can all rally and unite around them, regardless of color, creed, gender, or the uniform we wear.”
[Column] We are at crossroads, but simple answers not enough for complex situation
We asked public figures to share columns on unitedness and healing. Pastor Bob Ierien writes: “It is possible to love and support police officers, AND to admit that communities of color have not always been protected or served very well in this country or even in our community.”
[Letter] LebTown decision to couch protests as “extreme polarization” disappointing
Reader Michelle Hess shares her view that LebTown has missed an opportunity to speak truth to power with the framing of its column series this week.
[Letter] In response to District Attorney Hess Graf, when is enough enough?
Former Lebanon County Bar Association president Mary Huber responds to yesterday’s column by Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf.
[Column] As a society, we all are at the crossroads
In the second of a series of columns from public figures on unitedness and healing, District Attorney Pier Hess Graf writes: “As a society, we all are at the crossroads. We either move forward, hopeful, or we allow the bitterness of late to consume us.”
[Letter] Reckless vs. careful, careful will survive
A Mt. Gretna resident shares a warning: “This virus is relentless and will track you down if you act in a reckless fashion and it will show no mercy.”
[Column] “I can’t breathe,” the haunting final words of George Floyd
In the first of a series of columns from public figures on unitedness and healing, County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz writes: “The nation mourns with the Floyd family. How can we stop this injustice?”
[Letter] WellSpan Good Sam thankful to community for support during pandemic
“We are so grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support and encouragement from our community shown toward our team.”
[Letters] Business owner called out over LebTown letter, owner responds
A response to a May 14 letter run on LebTown alleges hypocrisy by local business owner. Read the full letter and the owner’s reply.
[Column] Could COVID-19 crisis be the agent of school innovation?
“In examining post-pandemic public schools, the eventual result could look more like an education revolution.”
[Letter] Best public policies are thought-through and consistent
Grange President: “The best public policy is one that is thought-through and where everyone believes that there are consistent criteria for making these decisions.”
[Library Letter] Summer learning and other programming at Lebanon County Libraries
The Summer Learning Program at Lebanon County Libraries is a lot of fun for kids, parents, and library staff and, oh yeah, it’s also educational (but don’t tell the kids!).