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Letters to the Editor

Gun buyback programs are ‘waste of time’

Jeremy Lazarus is correct when he reported that gun buy-back programs do not work; they do nothing to stop gun violence.

Let’s be clear: Teamsters Local 322 and Teamsters Local 592 are not the same

I am writing to bring attention to some factual inaccuracies that were present in Jeremy Lazarus’s article titled “RPS bus drivers choose a new union,” published on June 15, 2023.

Empathy for families with ‘difficult days ahead’

To the Richmond community: My condolences and empathy to families as they face the difficult days ahead without their loved ones.

Farewell, Tina Turner

Like many of her devoted fans, I was both shocked and saddened that the euphonious singer, Tina Turner, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

New education center won’t ignore James River’s painful past

On May 8, 2023, the James River Association broke ground on a new river education center on Dock Street in Richmond’s East End. The James A. Buzzard River Education Center will be located on Richmond’s riverfront, just steps from the ...

Virginia NAACP objects to Virginia’s withdrawal from ERIC

The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) objects to Commissioner Susan Beals’ decision to remove Virginia from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). ERIC has been a trusted tool by states to combat voter fraud since 2012.

Systemic inequities hinder kinship foster care

In the most recent 2023 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 1219 was tabled in the House and left with the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee for further analysis.

Change must come

I woke up hearing the weeping of people in lieu of all the senseless crime that has taken place. I humbly ask that you would put this in the Richmond Free Press, inspired by God.

To Gov. Youngkin:

History will not be kind to anyone who adopts a pro-ignorance stand when it comes to the true history of this country, warts and all.

‘That was Karl’

Thank you for letting your readers know of the death of Karl Bren in your March 2-4, 2023, edition.

Thank you, Richmond Free Press

To the entire staff of the Richmond Free Press:

Former state registrar had no ‘personal decision’ in same-gender law

I am writing to address what I consider an inaccurate representation of my making a personal decision to deny same-gender parents’ names on a birth certificate. This representation, announcing the retirement of Janet Rainey, was in an article in the ...

Richmond City Council invites community to thank a social worker during Richmond Social Work Month

Established last year by Richmond City Council and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Social Work Month recognizes those who have dedicated their professional lives to helping improve the quality of life for others, especially those experiencing distress, through the delivery ...

Applause for Encore program

I hope that other surrounding counties and the City of Richmond are taking notice of the new program Henrico County is rolling out titled Encore, which was featured in the Free Press, March 2-4 edition.

John Marshall High School basketball didn’t just get good; it’s been good for years

There has been a lot of talk about John Marshall High School lately. Some good and some bad. I stayed away because outsiders love opinions and never base things on facts. What lies behind those walls of a poorly unkept ...