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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: Marta Loachamin--An Afterthought Again: Colorado in Disasters

Opinion: Marta Loachamin--An Afterthought Again: Colorado in Disasters

This past week The United States and Colorado began to acknowledge how systemic problems rooted in our country’s racist past have led to a disproportionate number of Latinx and African American populations are suffering and dying from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: Diane Siegle--Closure of Hobby Lobby Stores

Opinion: Diane Siegle--Closure of Hobby Lobby Stores

I understand that we, in Colorado, must do everything we can to protect all from the Covid 19 virus.
Opinion: Bruce Armstron--Stimulus Equity

Opinion: Bruce Armstron--Stimulus Equity

I have an idea. We are all going through troubling times and stressful situations.
Opinion: Judi Atwood--CPS failure to Protect Children in the State of Colorado

Opinion: Judi Atwood--CPS failure to Protect Children in the State of Colorado

in 2019 CPS in Colorado noticed that several reports of Child Abuse went ignored due to a computer glitch.
Opinion: Judi Atwood--Honorable Jared Polis decision on abolishing the death penalty

Opinion: Judi Atwood--Honorable Jared Polis decision on abolishing the death penalty

Last night I posted a public thank you to Honorable Jared Polis in regards to abolishing the death penalty in Colorado.
Opinion: Shari Malloy--Use Vacant Schools to Help with Crisis

Opinion: Shari Malloy--Use Vacant Schools to Help with Crisis

Like the rest of our world, our community is facing the consequences of COVID-19. For good reasons, St. Vrain schools are closed for the foreseeable future. There are huge needs that could be addressed by opening up a few of these schools.
Opinion: Judi Atwood--Health Care Workers

Opinion: Judi Atwood--Health Care Workers

I just want to thank all the health care workers in Longmont for your service during this Pandemic.
Opinion: Judi Atwood--Opinion piece Steve Pittman on Corona Virus

Opinion: Judi Atwood--Opinion piece Steve Pittman on Corona Virus

I am responding to the opinion piece that Steve Pittman sent in to the Longmont Observer. I don't think it's important to blame the Corona Virus on any age I think whats more significant that globally and currently cases top 218,000 which is spreading quickly.
Opinion: Kevin Gallagher: A letter to Council for consideration

Opinion: Kevin Gallagher: A letter to Council for consideration

I am writing to express my neighbors and my support for amending the special financing districts law to exclude residential developments. In changing the law last year at the request of the Mountain Brook Development, you extended a special financing district for an unprecedented residential development.
Opinon: Vic Vela-Support for Cynthia Martinez

Opinon: Vic Vela-Support for Cynthia Martinez

We, Longmont Latinx Voice had the opportunity to meet Cynthia Martinez who is a candidate for House District 12 Representative.