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The Longmont Leader accepts letters to the editor and op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics. Publication will be at the discretion of the editor and published opinions do not represent the views of The Longmont Leader or its staff. To submit a contribution, email [email protected].
Filing of unemployment claims is slowing in Longmont

Filing of unemployment claims is slowing in Longmont

In March 2020, Covid-19 buckled the nation’s economy and caused rates of unemployment to skyrocket. At the end of February, unemployment in Longmont held steady at 2.8%. Then as businesses began to temporarily close their doors, it grew to 4.
No silent allies: Are we ready to end excessive police force on people of color?

No silent allies: Are we ready to end excessive police force on people of color?

Longmont's Marcia Martin, a member of the city council, on the origins of El Comité and how it informs the current moment.
Introducing The Leader’s assistant editor, Julie Baxter

Introducing The Leader’s assistant editor, Julie Baxter

What a thrill it is for me to join the Longmont Leader as its assistant editor and welcome you to this site as well. My sincere hope is together we can make this site something special. 
TRENDS Diary: Motivating each other to move

TRENDS Diary: Motivating each other to move

Personal stories shared during COVID-19
TRENDS Diary: A chance to re-examine our routines

TRENDS Diary: A chance to re-examine our routines

Personal stories shared during COVID-19
Welcome to The Longmont Leader

Welcome to The Longmont Leader

"Change can be hard but I can honestly say that I believe that the changes coming with the Leader are positive and will do even more for our community than the underfunded Observer was able to do."
Opinion: Karen Dike--Community resiliency and our clean energy future

Opinion: Karen Dike--Community resiliency and our clean energy future

Our nation just passed a historic milestone, and I’m proud Longmont is on the leading edge of it.
Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Navigating the Legal System in Boulder County when your a Victim of DV

Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Navigating the Legal System in Boulder County when your a Victim of DV

As you come out of Covid restrictions I hope you found safety. Congratulations on getting out. It’s going to be more difficult than just leaving, but my first word of advice to you is too stay focused on your children.
Opinion: Marta Loachamin--Response to Health Officials Meet Resistance

Opinion: Marta Loachamin--Response to Health Officials Meet Resistance

Three years after the flood in 2013 state and local governments spent money to understand how monolingual Spanish speaking residents of Boulder County were impacted and which barriers to accessing resources existed.
Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--The DA and Improvements to the Criminal Justice System

Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--The DA and Improvements to the Criminal Justice System

I just finish reading Anthony Maine piece on "What May Lie Ahead". Anthony stated the following "For the inequalities before us can no longer be ignored. History and theory indicate this republic will not last with such dire social strife.