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Traffic issues in the Cape need action now

To the editor: Why do people speed in Cape Coral? The answer is that aggressive drivers simply feel more entitled, that the road is theirs alone to use and that they are in control of time and physical obstacles. Everyone else is going too slowly or in their way and in their mind they ...

Guest Commentary | Lee County is not alone

Across Florida, school districts are confronting a new financial reality—one that requires difficult but necessary decisions to right-size budgets. Lee County is no exception, as we work to address a $47 million deficit while maintaining our commitment to students. Neighboring districts are ...

Congress no longer focused on average Americans

To the editor: In the aftermath of the Great Depression and World War II, our Congress and world politicians began to realize their main job was not only to protect but also improve the lives of its citizens.  Starting in the 1930s into the 1960s, several presidents and congresses created ...

Free speech is what keeps democracy alive

To the editor: The Trump administration assault on free speech is reaching a new level that should have us all very worried. If the FCC is ready and willing to yank the broadcast licenses of media outlets that employ comedians and journalists the president does not like and run stories ...

Make the American Dream affordable again

To the editor: As a Lee county resident,  I see first hand how the rising costs of housing has impacted the housing sector. Walmart workers receive a starting salary of $15 to $18 with little purchasing power — $600 per week with 10% for federal taxes, 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45 ...