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If youre putting yourself forward as a candidate for our parliament, youre essentially saying to the public, im a fine upstanding member of society and i will represent you asa of society and i will represent you as a constituent in an honest manner, and i dont think that he has been honest. Mr cairns resignation is one of several key moments during the first week of the general Election Campaign. Well be looking back at some of the others. The woman who sold her nans jewellery to meet the deman...

In this weeks letters to the editor, Almanac readers weigh in on high school honors classes, gender equality, funds to electrify homes in Belle Haven and the sorry state of the Menlo Park train station

In his 20s, now-retired NSW judge Wayne Haylen was called a coward for burning his Vietnam conscription card, but a conspicuous act of bravery silenced his critics.

In his 20s, now-retired NSW judge Wayne Haylen was called a coward for burning his Vietnam conscription card, but a conspicuous act of bravery silenced his critics.

Don Barnby left school a year early to prepare to go to the Vietnam War. The SAS veteran’s memories can be challenging, but he recalls those days with pride.

This week, our readers write about lowering speed limits in Menlo Park, the right way to enact gun control legislation and using renewable energy to combat sea level rise.

Mercury News Letters to the Editor for July 16, 2023

This week, readers weigh in on the upcoming allergy season and how its the result of unusual weather patterns brought on by climate change, and how the national debate over abortion is shifting in unusual directions.

Readers argue that Donald Trump should be indicted and discuss why his base still supports him. Also: Manchin vs. Biden’s plans; a 10-year-old rape victim; abortion travel.