Letters to the Editor

In 2020, the Navy announced a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named in honor of World War II hero Doris "Dorie" Miller. (AP Photo)

Letters for Aug. 26: Doris Miller earned honor of having his name on CVN-81

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August 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers honoring Navy's Doris Miller, discuss Newport News historical marker, golf course sale and...

U.S. soldier Sgt. John Hubbuch of Versailles, Ky., one of the members of NATO led-peacekeeping forces in Bosnia reads Stars and Stripes newspaper on Feb. 14, 1999. (AP Photo/Amel Emric, File)

Letters for Aug. 25: Manipulation of facts strikes at democracy’s core

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August 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Stars and Stripes and offer arguments for and against Rep. Jen Kiggans.

A small boat sails past vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Letters for Aug. 24: ‘Asymmetric warfare’ has the US tied up in Iran

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August 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss history of U.S. wars, Democrats' core issues and electric grid demands.

Newport News Waterworks water distribution specialists, Darren Wiggins, right, and Andre Warden dig to get access to a residential water line on Sept. 24, 2024, in Hampton. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for Aug. 23: Virginia can learn from ways Tucson has saved water

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August 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss water conservation, legacy of learning and November elections.

The Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, on July 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Letters for Aug. 22: Poor choices at the ballot box part of a bigger issue

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August 21, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss political choices, permanent Daylight Saving Time and 'no comments' escape hatches.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Letters for Aug. 21: Shock gloves are a dangerous new tool for ICE agents

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August 20, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss ICE shock gloves, Republican corruption and history of Iranian deals.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Letters for Aug. 20: Defense secretary needs more military know-how

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August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Air Force One swap, healthcare in U.S. and...

An aerial view of the Virginia Beach National Golf Club seen Aug. 6, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for Aug. 19: Golf course sale leaves Beach residents with questions

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August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia Beach National Golf Club sale, paying it forward and city of...

A sign for the Internal Revenue Service building

Letters for Aug. 18: Main problem with US federal budget is spending

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August 17, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss federal tax and spending, American history and immigration arrests.

The Bald Range wildfire, that has forced people out of their homes in the south Okanagan region, burns in Summerland, B.C., late Aug. 8, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Letters for Aug. 17: In midst of wildfires, Canada needs to address climate

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August 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Canada and climate, Iran war, Dr. Anthony Fauci and race for Rep....

A Norfolk police car is seen in 2024. (Staff File)

Letters for Aug. 16: Fewer police, lax penalties reasons for crime spike

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August 15, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Norfolk crime spike, restoring faith in the future and Dominion Energy merger.

A sign in front of the entrance of the Security Administration's main campus on March 19, 2025, in Woodlawn, Maryland. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Letters for Aug. 14: Eliminate income cap to help Social Security solvency

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August 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Social Security, climate change and former U.S Rep. Elaine Luria's primary win.

Virginia Del. Cliff Hayes holds an Elaine Luria campaign sign during a victory party after Luria won the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District at Happy Cafe in Virginia Beach, Va., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Peter Casey / File)

Letters for Aug. 13: Democrats are the ‘real threat’ to American democracy

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August 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia's 2nd Congressional District race, ICE killings, data usage and Fifth Amendment.

Coal piles sit near a chemical plant in Datong, China.

Letters for Aug. 12: China’s coal consumption drives world pollution

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August 17, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Letter writers discuss greenhouse emissions in China, the high price of gasoline and military housing...

The Chesapeake City Council during a meeting May 13, 2025, at Chesapeake City Hall. (Bill Tiernan/File)

Letters for Aug. 11: Chesapeake council should advance planning principles

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August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Chesapeake's data center ordinance, President Trump's felonies and socialism.

A memorial continues to grow outside of Constant Hall on Old Dominion University’s campus in Norfolk on March 16. On March 12, a gunman opened fire on an Army ROTC class killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, head of the university’s Army ROTC, and injuring two more. The shooting suspect was disarmed and killed by ROTC students. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for Aug. 9: Did campus firearm ban contribute to ODU tragedy?

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August 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss gun-free zones on campus, National 811 Day, and President Trump's election meddling.

An ICE police vehicle is parked near the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach on March 5. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for Aug. 7: ICE keeping US from becoming ‘world’s refugee camp’

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August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss immigration enforcement, allegations about Democrats and the definition of fascism.

A new section of road and sidewalk is seen along Sandbridge Road in Virginia Beach on April 15. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for Aug. 6: Virginia Beach must prioritize access to Sandbridge

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August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Sandbridge Road, President Trump's election plans and falsehoods about Democrats.

The Virginia Beach National Golf Club’s clubhouse is seen on July 24, 2024. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for Aug. 5: Preserving National Golf Club serves Virginia Beach

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August 4, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia Beach National Golf Club, U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans and American healthcare.

Dr. Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Letters for Aug. 4: Dr. Fauci testimony distracts from real issues in US

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August 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Senate COVID hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the U.S. Postal Service.

Golfers play a round at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club on July 24, 2024. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for Aug. 2: Beach needs affordable housing, modernized golf course

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August 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia Beach National golf course, SAVE Act and President Donald Trump.

A spool of "I voted" stickers rests on a table at a Massachusetts polling station.

Letters for July 31: Independent voters feel betrayed by President Trump

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July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss independent voters and record-breaking heat domes.

A House For Sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Evanston, Ill., on March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Letters for July 30: Region needs rational approach for more housing

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July 29, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Hampton Roads housing market, Rep. Jen Kiggans and religion in schools.

The first day of early voting in Virginia Beach at the Voter Registration and Elections Office on Sept. 19, 2025. (Bill Tiernan/ File)

Letters for July 29: Vote in Virginia primaries to get better candidates

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July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss best candidates for Virginians, bunny habitats and Portsmouth city-school relations.

A United States Postal Service truck drives through Detroit, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Letters for July 28: Congress should be expanding USPS, not dismantling it

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July 27, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss U.S. Postal Service day of action, ICE tactics and global warming.

The Chesapeake City Council during a meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Chesapeake City Hall. (Bill Tiernan/For The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for July 26: Residents deserve the opportunity to be heard

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July 25, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss City Council public hearings, Rep. Jen Kiggans and local impact of Trump...

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument on July 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Letters for July 24: Let’s talk about how government should affect our lives

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July 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss 'crying' socialism, World Cup success and reasons to vote in November.

The Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Letters for July 23: Present-day Democratic Party has little to cheer about

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July 23, 2026 at 8:27 a.m.

Letter writers discuss Democratic Party, World Cup presentation, US elections and world peace.

Cranes from the Port of Virginia in Norfolk are blanketed a smokey haze from Canadian wildfires on July 17, 2026, seen from the Lambert’s Point Open Space. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for July 22: US shouldn’t be so critical of Canada for wildfires

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July 21, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Canada wildfires, time change and Virginia Beach National Golf Club.

President Donald Trump gestures after speaking in the East Room.

Letters for July 21: President Trump’s speech ’embarrasses’ country

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July 20, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss President Donald Trump's speech, socialism and Puerto Rican statehood.

The former Virginia Wesleyan University officially became Batten University on July 1. A sign is seen at the entrance to the campus in Virginia Beach. (Peter Casey / File)

Letters for July 19: Battens’ gifts help education, all of Hampton Roads

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July 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Batten family philanthropy, MacArthur Center and Virginia Beach bike path.

Congressman Al Green reads a version of a letter he wrote during a press briefing outside the office of Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia in Houston, on July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Letters for July 17: Political theater risks Air Force officer’s career

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July 16, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss protest by Air Force officer, MacArthur Center, Rep. Jen Kiggans and the...

Dominion Energy’s Eastern Regional Operations Center sits on Cromwell Drive in Norfolk on Jan. 23, 2026. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for July 16: Dominion rate hike means less cash for Virginians

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July 15, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Dominion Energy fuel costs, nuclear age and President Trump's spending.

The Virginia Beach National Golf Club's clubhouse is seen July 24, 2024. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for July 15: Transparency needed before VB golf course vote

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July 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss sale of Virginia Beach National Golf Club, saving ducklings and Puerto Rican...

Referee Raphael Claus, of Brazil, shows the red card to United States' Folarin Balogun.

Letters for July 14: Red card meddling taints America’s World Cup stint

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July 13, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss World Cup meddling and sportsmanship, ICE roundup and Puerto Rican statehood.

The MacArthur Center Mall in Norfolk, Va., seen on June 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / File)

Letters for July 12: Keeping mall building could benefit all of Norfolk

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July 13, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

Letter writers discuss the future of the MacArthur Center, retired HU Dean Tony Brown and...

The Smithsonian Museum of American History is pictured on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Letters for July 10: A troubling assault occurring on our country’s legacy

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July 9, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Smithsonian Institution, National Popular Vote Compact, unalienable rights and next president.

Live male Chesapeake blue crabs are stacked in a bushel basket. (File photo)

Letters for July 9: Blue crabs are on the menu for many fish

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July 8, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay, Supreme Court decision and celebrating liberty.

A woman clad in a patriotic historical costume walks down Duke of Gloucester Street during America 250 happenings at Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2026. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for July 8: Huzzah for a Fourth done well in Williamsburg

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July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letters writers discuss July Fourth celebrations, unmasking of ICE agents, road detour and rejoining RGGI.

Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Letters for July 7: Iran comes out as the winner after Trump agreement

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July 6, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Iran war fallout, media portrayals of presidents and U.S. Supreme Court.

Staff, organ recipients and organ donor families raise a flag during a ceremony to celebrate Donate Life Month at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare on April 10, 2024. (Stephen M. Katz/File)

Letters for July 5: More than 3,000 Virginians are waiting for a transplant

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July 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss organ donation, e-bikes at Virginia Beach Oceanfront and studying menhaden.

A school group visits the estate of President James Madison in Orange, Va., in 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Letters for July 3: James Madison believed in limited federal government

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July 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Founding Father's conservationist views, drain the swamp, America's birthday, political goals and...

The Harvest Supermoon rises behind the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn skyline, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP File Photo/Adam Gray)

Letters for July 2: America is no longer welcoming ‘huddled masses’

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July 1, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Supreme Court immigration ruling, school choice, lying and cult of President Trump.

Maureen Moynihan Stewart holds her nephew Elliott Schreiber, 2, as he waves to crew members aboard the USCG Barque Eagle during Sail250 in downtown Norfolk on June 19, 2026. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for July 1: Norfolk got it right with trilogy of events

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June 30, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Norfolk's Harborfest, Sail250 and Juneteenth events, Virginia state budget and military families.

Furniture sits perched in the remains of apartments sheared in half.

Letters for June 30: Surfside is a reminder that upkeep can’t be delayed

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June 29, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Surfside condo collapse, our great nation and President Donald Trump.

Oysters rest atop a table structure along the Nansemond River shoreline on Dec. 3, 2021 in Suffolk. (Staff file photo)

Letters for June 28: Don’t allow container ships to dirty Virginia waters

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June 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss pollution affecting Virginia seafood industry, protecting U.S. scientific leadership and Elon Musk.

The House of Representatives at the Capitol is illuminated at dawn

Letters for June 26: Will our 250-year experiment be flanked by two kings?

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June 25, 2026 at 10:17 p.m.

Letter writers discuss impeachment, end to slavery in the U.S., art of the deal and...

A voter makes their way inside the Cooper Elementary School precinct in Hampton on Nov. 4, 2025. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for June 25: ‘We the people’ need to stand up and vote in November

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June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss saving our democracy, treatment of immigrants and President Donald Trump.

An aerial view of Newport News, Riverview Farm Park, City Farm, the former jail site, and surrounding area. As seen on Oct. 18, 2018. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for June 24: Newport News citizens deserve all of park land

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June 23, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Riverview Farm Park, Virginia Beach businesses and Suffolk work zone fines.

Eleanor Roosevelt may be famous for being the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but she served the U.S. and campaigned for people's rights in many ways. She was the first first lady to hold a news conference and engage with the public. In 1945, Harry Truman appointed her to be a U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly where she supervised the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (Keystone / Getty Images)

Letters for June 23: U.S. government in need of more true public servants

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June 22, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Eleanor Roosevelt's life and work, liberal views and America’s 250th celebration.

Cars drive past data centers that house computer servers and hardware required to support modern internet use, such as artificial intelligence, in Ashburn, Virginia, on July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Letters for June 21: Stop, wait and consider all outcomes of AI boom

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June 20, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia data centers, tall ship Schooner Virginia and American hero James Armistead...

Health workers disinfect themselves after preparing the body of an Ebola victim.

Letters for June 19: Release USAID funds to assist in Ebola response

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June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss USAID and Ebola response, no proof of voter fraud and political rot.

An array of pumpjacks operate near the site of a oil and gas well being drilled in April 2022 in Midland, Texas. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP, File)

Letters for June 18: Use renewables, don’t befoul climate with fossil fuels

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June 17, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letters writers discuss use of fossil fuels, White House events and President Donald Trump's 'corruption.'

A woman walks around the fountain at City Center in Newport News in April 2020. (Staff/File)

Letters for June 17: Curfews punish citizens for actions of few bad actors

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June 17, 2026 at 10:27 a.m.

Letter writers discuss Newport News curfew, property taxes, Hampton Roads Transit and thank you to...

Ballots are inspected the day after California's primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 3, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Letters for June 16: Voter fraud claims should be backed with evidence

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June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss accusations of California voter fraud, Democratic Party and nuclear threats.

The Village Initiative hosted a community meeting with WJCC Schools Superintendent Daniel Keever at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre on June 8, 2026. (James W. Robinson/The Virginia Gazette)

Letters for June 14: WJCC Schools leader’s comments are revealing

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June 13, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Williamsburg-James City County Schools superintendent, gun violence and an outraged nation.

People hold a large American flag at Freedom Plaza before a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Letters for June 12: Service gives Americans a shared sense of patriotism

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June 11, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss service to the nation, California's elections and American 'hypocrites.'

President Donald Trump speaks at an event about coal on June 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Letters for June 11: Are we better off under President Donald Trump?

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June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss if Americans are better off, Iran war approach and White House UFC...

A cyclist rides an electric bike, also known as an e-bike, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on April 29, 2026. (Kendall Warner/File)

Letters for June 10: Completely banning e-bikes is not the answer

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June 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss e-bikes at the Oceanfront, Virginia property tax rates, Great Neck Road and...

Letters for June 9: Data centers, climate change issues are intertwined

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June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia data centers, extremes in U.S. politics and America's breaking point.

Norfolk City Hall, located at 810 Union St, is photographed on March 28, 2025. (Kendall Warner / File)

Letters for June 7: What does Norfolk want to be when it grows up?

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June 6, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss future of city of Norfolk, Pentagon promotions and use of technology in...

Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant as the suns sets, near Emmett, Kan., Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Letters for June 5: RGGI reentry does not line up with affordability pledge

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June 4, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, government cooperation, Iran deal and hypocrites.

President Donald Trump arrives at Leesburg Executive Airport on Marine One.

Letters for June 4: Trump’s coercive style rarely has positive results

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June 3, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss American's bully, U.S. ideals and checking out the Canadian Football League.

The Virginia General Assembly building in Richmond, as seen on Jan. 10, 2024. (Staff file)

Letters for June 3: Let region’s mayors hear collective bargaining need

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June 2, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia collective bargaining, Paradise Ocean Club and misguided logic.

Construction continues for the upcoming UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House on May 26, 2026, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Letters for June 2: What about security concerns with planned UFC fight?

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June 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss White House UFC fight, U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans and First Amendments rights.

Dominion Energy offshore wind turbine staging area at the Portsmouth Marine terminal in Portsmouth on Jan. 16, 2026. (L. Todd Spencer/File)

Letters for June 1: U.S. lags further behind in renewable energy

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May 31, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Letter writers discuss climate science, far left ideology and Trump anti-weaponization fund.

A student uses a Chromebook during an English class at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Aug. 27, 2025. (AP File Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Letters for May 31: VB schools right to limit devices for youngest students

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May 30, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss tech in Virginia Beach schools, Virginia Wesleyan and celebrating a retiring teacher.

The U.S. Capitol is seen as cars drive on Pennsylvania Avenue, during rush hour on May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Letters for May 29: Political leaders remain tone deaf to voters’ concerns

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May 28, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss political parties, respecting constituents and high gas prices amid Iran war.

Jose Miguel Hernandez, 14, right, wears handcuffs to represent freedom for political prisoners and a call to put former Cuban President Raul Castro in jail, while his mother Catalina Vasquez waves a flag depicting Cuban political prisoners atop a mountain overlooking prisons below, hours after federal prosecutors announced charges against Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles May 20, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Letters for May 28: Castro’s alleged offenses similar to U.S. boat strikes

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May 27, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, misguided compassion and DOJ settlement.

The Virginia Supreme Court in Richmond, photographed in 2020. (Steve Earley/File)

Letters for May 27: Civility in public discourse strengthens our democracy

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May 26, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia Supreme Court ruling, President Trump's anti-weaponization fund and immunity deal.

The Supreme Court is seen in Washington.

Letters for May 26: Gerrymandering to stay unless Constitution amended

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May 25, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss gerrymandering, Trump's 'get out of jail' card, no help for Iranian people...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger asks Bethel High School students about their Governor’s School experiences on March 4, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for May 24: Governor betrayed Virginia’s public sector workers

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May 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss collective bargaining veto, industrial-scale fishing and Trump anti-weaponization fund.

People worship to Christian music at Rededicate 250.

Letters for May 22: Rededicate 250 strays from intent of First Amendment

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May 21, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Rededicate 250 event, celebrating America's 250th birthday and Iran nuclear enrichment.

The U.S. Capitol is seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, on May 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Letters for May 21: Medicare Advantage rates affect real lives of seniors

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May 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Medicare Advantage, Virginia political brouhaha and Virginia Supreme Court ruling.

U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans chats with a supporter after speaking at a news conference at the Virginia Beach Registrar’s Office on April 10, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for May 20: Kiggans should be forgiven, but not reelected

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May 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Rep. Jen Kiggans, political theater and putting the 'gloves on' in the...

President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping.

Letters for May 19: Why did President Donald Trump go to China?

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May 18, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Trump's China trip, Big Oil, high gas prices and Pearl Harbor.

An aerial look at Fort Monroe in Hampton. (Staff file photo)

Letters for May 17: Fort Monroe bridge deserves fitting memorial

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May 16, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Fort Monroe bridge, Rep. Jen Kiggans controversy and Virginia Supreme Court ruling.

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows Iran's underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo following U.S. airstrikes targeting the facility, on June 22, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

Letters for May 15: Democrats obstruct efforts to stop a nuclear Iran

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May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Iran nuclear enrichment, President Trump and White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

A gas price is displayed as a customer holds a fuel pump nozzle.

Letters for May 14: Suspending gas tax isn’t going to solve US problems

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May 13, 2026 at 10:31 p.m.

Letters writers discuss a sustainable future, polarization and bad news in the 'golden age.'

The PNC Bank building, home of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority's headquarters. (File photo)

Letters for May 13: Norfolk deserves transparency, integrity from leaders

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May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Norfolk housing authority director, Virginia Supreme Court, railway merger and hantavirus.

Letters for May 12: State Supreme Court did right thing with redistricting

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May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia redistricting ruling, Iran war, the country's best days and President Donald...

From left: President & CEO, Doug Smith, Chesapeake Mayor Rick West, Bon-Kyu Koo, President and CEO of LS Cable & System Ltd., former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Juan Pablo Segura, Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia, during a groundbreaking ceremony in Chesapeake in April 2025. (Bill Tiernan/File freelance)

Letters for May 10: Virginia’s energy future is being built in Chesapeake

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May 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss conservative energy policy, thank you to Virginia Wesleyan, ICE in Suffolk and...

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Letters for May 8: Bureaucracy sickens patients with healthcare fatigue

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May 7, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss healthcare fatigue, Iran nuclear deal and Trump family conflicts.

The U.S. Capitol photographed March 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Letters for May 7: Will envy of the rich destroy our republic?

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May 6, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss envy, foster children, gun rights and the U.S. Department of Justice.

A cyclist rides an electric bike, also known as an e-bike, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on April 29, 2026. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for May 6: Beach bike path is no place for motorized vehicles

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May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss e-bikes at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Suffolk Post Office, Iran and President Trump...

Dylan Pausch holds a sign during a stands up for Science march to protest the Trump administration's science policies and federal job cuts March 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP File Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Letters for May 5: Cuts to science, firing of board a US tragedy

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May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss National Science Board firing, the Iran war and gun violence cycle.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C.

Letters for May 4: Voting rights need protection from misguided justices

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May 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Voting Rights Act, former FBI Director James Comey and Iran's nuclear 'ambitions.'

A sign displayed at Tabernacle Baptist Outreach Center during a community meeting on April 23, 2026 opposing ICE expanding its operations in Suffolk. Johnny Garcia, CEO of SimIS Inc, is in talks to lease office space to the agency. (Emma Rose Brown/The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for May 3: Quiet Suffolk doesn’t need chaos of ICE agents, facility

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May 2, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss ICE facility in Suffolk, banning guns, voter turnout, qualified electrical workers and...

Secret service agents respond during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Letters for May 1: Presidential security lacking at correspondents’ dinner

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April 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss president assassination attempt, physician-assisted suicide and dyslexia.

A Revolutionary Guard Navy speedboat approaches the cargo ship Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz.

Letters for April 30: Iran war destabilizing US and Mideast

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April 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss effects of the Iran war, financial literacy and tree trimming.

Virginia Beach police officers talk to pedestrians on Atlantic Avenue about where they are allowed travel during the all ages 9:30 p.m. curfew at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach on April 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / File)

Letters for April 29: Banning weapons is a pro-police, pro-tourism position

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April 29, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Letter writers discuss weapons at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia redistricting, great service and city...

Election Day voting on Virginia's redistricting amendment is seen on April 21, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for April 28: Campaign focused on culture wars, not the commonwealth

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April 27, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia redistricting, voter turnout, threats to democracy and bulletproof ballrooms.

Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant as the suns sets Sept. 18, 2021, near Emmett, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Letters for April 27: Demand climate action now for future generations

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April 26, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss climate change, Virginia redistricting and Virginia Press Association awards.

Norfolk has proposed spending $72 million over the next several years to demolish MacArthur Center and redevelop the mall into a mixed-use site with hotels, residential units and retail space. (Staff/File photo)

Letters for April 26: Tax dollars at risk with MacArthur Center plan

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April 25, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss MacArthur Center mall, Newport News state of the city and physician assisted...

Election Day voting on redistricting on April 21, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for April 24: November elections will determine future of Virginia

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April 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia redistricting results, immigrants in the U.S. and the Iran war.

A ballistic missile is displayed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard during a pro-government demonstration.

Letters for April 23: Consequences of Iran war having a ripple effect

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April 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Iran war, Oceanfront crime, National Work Zone Awareness Week and congressional accusations.

Atlantic Avenue is closed during the all ages 9:30 p.m. curfew at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Va., on April 17, 2026. (Peter Casey / The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for April 22: Beach curfew is not public safety, it’s ‘overreach’

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April 21, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss the curfew at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and supporting autism awareness with...

In this photo provided by NASA, the Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crewmembers aboard approaches the surface of the Pacific Ocean for splashdown off the coast of California on April 10, 2026. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)

Letters for April 21: Artemis, like Apollo, offers contrast to conflict

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April 20, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss history repeating itself, hypocrisy and focusing on the Constitution.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger watches Bethel High School students argue a mock court case March 4, 2026. (Stephen M. Katz / File)

Letters for April 19: Spanberger amendments sabotage bargaining bill

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April 18, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss Virginia collective bargaining bill, FBI reassignments and $15 minimum wage.

Virginia voters will get to vote "Yes" or "No" on Tuesday's amendment ballot on whether to redistrict the state's congressional districts mid-cycle. (Photo illustration by Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

Letters for April 17: Vote ‘Yes’ to defend our political system

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April 16, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Letter writers discuss pros and cons for Tuesday's redistricting amendment in Virginia.