Written by Laurie Hess, Warwick Township . This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on February 2, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to Harrisburg Patriot-News/PennLive for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Let’s just say this: Donald Trump will never hold public office again. His base was notContinue reading “The Heir Apparent to Donald Trump Is…Somewhat Surprising”
Author Archives: Lancaster Speaks Up
Steph Schreyer, New Holland
Steph Schreyer is currently the Director of Customer Experience at a Lancaster employee-owned software company where she has been for 15 years. Prior to that, Steph spent 14 years at Lancaster Laboratories in a variety of managerial roles. She grew up in Lancaster County, got married to a New Englander and has two amazing daughters. StephContinue reading “Steph Schreyer, New Holland”
A Letter to Lancaster Christians
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on February 1, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Thank you to all Mennonites who signed a recent one page ad on 01/20/21.Continue reading “A Letter to Lancaster Christians”
Investing in Americans Who Want to Get Back to Work
Written by Perry Hazeltine, Lancaster City. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 25, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. In 1932, Americans were desperate. Hoover’s stubborn refusal to stimulate the economy trapped people in poverty. WorkingContinue reading “Investing in Americans Who Want to Get Back to Work”
The Trumpism Movement
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 17, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. The mob that desecrated the Capitol building, ending with destruction and death on theContinue reading “The Trumpism Movement”
Time to Cash Out
Written by Rebecca Branle, Ephrata Township. This piece was first published on January 11, 2021 Rebecca’s blog, basicallybeckyblogs. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Money makes the world go round. And it makes small people sell their souls, and their country, for more. More money, more power, more money, more power – the cycleContinue reading “Time to Cash Out”
A Call For Lloyd Smucker’s Resignation
Written by Laurie Hess, Warwick Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 10, 2021 with permission from the author. This piece was also published on January 13, 2021 in LancasterOnline/LNP. This is not my first letter to the editors of this newspaper. Most of my letters have been Kumbaya affairs,Continue reading “A Call For Lloyd Smucker’s Resignation”
About Laurie Hess, Warwick Township
Laurie Hess is a retired chemistry teacher. She is a mother of three sons, Mimi to three grandsons, wife of a very patient husband. She currently writes a blog about the intersection of running and faith.
In Memory of Richard Thornburgh, a Real Republican
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 8,2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. The Republican party has historically stood for upholding the Constitution, standing for free elections, integrityContinue reading “In Memory of Richard Thornburgh, a Real Republican”
It’s Time to Move Forward
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on December 16, 2020 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. If you are one of the majority of Lancastrians who voted for Donald Trump for another four years as president, you may be feeling sad or angry orContinue reading “It’s Time to Move Forward”
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