Your Letters: Evers’ power grab is illegal
Dear editor, A few days ago our Governor, Tony Evers, came to Wausau to talk about his executive order creating a Redistricting Commission. But before we get to the crux…
Your letters: Northwoods resident encourages a vote for Tom Tiffany
Dear editor, The choice to replace Congressman Sean Duffy is an easy one. I will be voting for Tom Tiffany in the Feb. 18 special election. I have known Tom for…
Your letters: More Republicans should stand up for the people
Dear editor, A big thank you to a group of Republican legislators who have reportedly taken a stand against partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin by supporting a non-partisan commission method of…
Your letters: Iran is responsible for terror on a global scale
Editor’s note: The views of our readers are independent of this newspaper and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wausau Pilot and Review. To submit a letter, email us…
Your letters: Pollution records must be open
Dear editor, Just shy of two years ago, this column explored the heightened importance of open government when public health is at risk. Multiple examples showed the government was not sharing timely…
Your letters: Wausau City Council member offers apology
Dear residents of the greater Wausau community, “Do not show disrespect toward that which you do not understand.” This line jumped out at me from a movie I watched a…
Your letters: Are we getting any smarter?
Dear editor, As we grow older we have the ability to always learn. We can continue to learn from books, conversations, experience and observation. The old adage of doing “it”…
Your letters: Government must endorse religions
Dear editor, During this holiday season, with attacks on religion (Christian ones in particular) from groups like Military Religious Freedom Foundation, or MRFF, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, or…
Your letters: Root causes of homelessness should be addressed
Dear editor, Last week, the Wausau City Council voted to implement a police ordinance to limit loitering by homeless people. Apparently, this move adds to their established compassionate plan to…
Your letters: Trump must stop impulsive maneuvers
Dear editor, Impulsive moves can have disastrous consequences. President Trump ordered the immediate withdrawal of 1,000 U.S. troops from Syria, even as he ignored the advice of military and intelligence…
Your letters: Climate change a reality
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis has been on shows promoting his book “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead.” In interviews, in direct contrast to messaging from President Trump and former…
Guest column: Wausau’s debt projected to double again
By Keene Winters Mayor Robert Mielke’s proposed budget for 2020 has been released, and it requests an increase in borrowing from $107 million to $223 million. Four years ago, the…
Your letters: Reader pushes for expansion of clean, renewable energy
Dear editor, As tensions over the vulnerability of Saudi oil grow in the wake of an attack by the Houthi – Iranian alliance, drivers around the world recognize they have…
Letters: Joseph Project helps get people working in Wausau
Dear Editor, This is letter is in response to Bruce Grau’s editorial letter regarding the need for priorities to shift to help get people working in Wausau. A program does…
Your letters: Wausau needs better programs for working class, people of color
Dear editor, Despite catering to business and development, Wausau ranks between 293 and 383 for worker income {depending on zip code). Our poverty rate is 18.2 percent, while the state’s…
Your letters: All must strive to overcome separation
Dear editor, Please allow us to introduce ourselves. People for the Power of Love is an organization of community members working together to unify our community with authentic love. We…
Your letters: Change needed in Duffy’s district
With the announced resignation of Sean Duffy, the people of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District will have a unique opportunity. We get to set the tone for the 2020 elections months…
Your letters: Don’t ignore foreign invention in elections
Dear editor, Ignoring hostile foreign intervention in our elections is one of the most serious threats we face as a democracy. The Mueller investigation concluded that Russian interference occurred in…
