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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].
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.
Opinion: Pearl Spinharney--Better Air bnb regulations

Opinion: Pearl Spinharney--Better Air bnb regulations

Recently the house directly behind me was purchased as an income property and is being used as a year round air bnb.
Opinion: Anthony Manie--What May Lie Ahead

Opinion: Anthony Manie--What May Lie Ahead

If only the COVID-19 virus infected and killed long-standing social ills instead of exposing them.
Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Happy Mother's Day Alienated Mothers

Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Happy Mother's Day Alienated Mothers

This day should be filled with joy and sharing memories with your children but for those of you alienated this is a very difficult day.
Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--How to handle abuse of your child during divorce

Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--How to handle abuse of your child during divorce

Reporting abuse of a child during divorce becomes exceptionally difficult mainly because protective parents that listen to their children can loose custody when they report to law enforcement.
Was Bernie Sanders our last best hope against climate change?

Was Bernie Sanders our last best hope against climate change?

The solution to climate change is profoundly simple - effective leadership.
Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Abusers Exploit especially during a Pandemic

Opinion: Judi-Beth Atwood--Abusers Exploit especially during a Pandemic

Reaching out again to women living in Domestic Violence situations. Thank you for your support.
Opinion: Karen Dike--Air Monitoring at Union Reservoir

Opinion: Karen Dike--Air Monitoring at Union Reservoir

I was dismayed when I was sent an article, published on Saturday April 25th, in the Boulder Daily Camera and Longmont Times Call.
Opinion: Jake Marsing--Longmont’s History Shows Us We’ll Get Through This Together

Opinion: Jake Marsing--Longmont’s History Shows Us We’ll Get Through This Together

Last year, I finished the content coursework for my Bachelor’s Degree in History at the University of Colorado, Denver by doing about 30-pages of research on a chosen topic in urban history.
Opinion: Judy Lubow--The suspicious firing of CU Professor Detlev Helmig

Opinion: Judy Lubow--The suspicious firing of CU Professor Detlev Helmig

Distinguished CU scientist and professor Detlev Helmig was recently fired by the University.