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Build relationships withmembers of Congress
Re: “There’s time for Lee to add to her legacy” (Page A6, Nov. 5).
It was encouraging that the author of ‘the letter gave recognition to outgoing Rep. Barbara Lee for her humanitarian efforts. My congressman, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, has also been in step with Lee’s social ideology. Recognizing the consequences of income inequality on quality of life, he has supported expanding the Child Tax Credit by co-sponsoring the American Family Act (HR 3899) and voted in favor of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (HR 7024).
But we can’t take such altruistic values of our representatives for granted. We as constituents must build relationships with our representatives, especially now with the newly elected officials across our country who will soon be taking office, and encourage them to make domestic and global social issues a primary focus of their legacy in office.
Ricardo NarvaezConcord
Newsom must do whatit takes against Trump
Re: “Newsom stunt seeks spotlight in Trump battle” (Page A12, Nov. 10).
It can be debated as to whether Gavin Newsom’s special session is a stunt; however, California is the fifth largest economy in the world. We are in effect a nation. We should be able to provide our citizens protection against any of Donald Trump’s policies that would do harm. If it takes a special session so be it.
It should be noted that the governors of Washington and Illinois have made similar statements.
Gerald VeiluvaOakland
Americans must uniteunder our Constitution
Americans need to choose together to resist the incoming Donald Trump administration and its racist and xenophobic policies.
Exiled Chinese dissident Wan Yanhai, a naturalized American citizen who witnessed the brutality at Tiananmen Square, reminds us, “This is the essence of democracy. You present all information and debate in a peaceful way to influence people and bring changes, not that you walk away from people you don’t agree with. … But when Trump dims the beacon of freedom and democracy in this country, people like me have nowhere to go. That was the moment I realized that I have to fight for America.”
The Constitution speaks for all Americans in its “We the People of the United States” preamble. We must act in willful solidarity to use the Constitution to defend ourselves.
Bob SmithfieldFairfax
Trump will take creditfor Democrats’ economy
Here we go again. In 2008 Barack Obama inherited one of the worst economic disasters in American history from the previous Republican administration and turned it into six straight years of record employment and record stock market gains. Donald Trump inherited that economy and his followers gave him the credit for it. That is why the first two years of Trump are looked at so fondly by his followers. By Trump’s third year, the economy started to fall, his last year was a disaster, and worldwide inflation would have happened even if Trump had been reelected in 2020.
Now, Joe Biden has brought us to an economy that is the envy of the world and it appears that Trump will, again, take credit for it as Biden’s policies, the Infrastructure Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act and the PACT Act pay off for the next 10 years.
Frank GrygusSan Ramon
Voters, not Harris orBiden, chose this fate
By any objective traditional metric, per Mitt Romney’s campaign manager, in the span of 107 days, Vice President Harris ran a masterful, organized, disciplined campaign, complete with thoroughly documented, well-researched policy solutions. Yet much of the post-election narrative has been centered around finding fault with Harris’ campaign or President Biden.
These narratives are not only specious but they reflect a desire among many to simply not accept the results as a choice that was made. During the campaign, a clear distinction was made on which path each candidate would take in leading the nation on health care (expand or eliminate the ACA), climate (promote clean energy or expand drilling), NATO (support for Ukraine), immigration (path to citizenship versus mass deportation), and the economy (consumer protections or financial deregulation). Whatever happens next won’t be anyone’s fault, it will simply be the desired outcome of the choice made by the majority.
Barry GardinHayward
Sound healing a doorto self-discovery, health
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In a world filled with noise and distractions, the transformative power of sound healing often goes unnoticed. My journey with it began during a debilitating arm and shoulder injury that left me unable to play the piano, which devastated me as a pianist and teacher.
Traditional treatments provided little relief, leading me to sound healing — a gentle practice using vibrational frequencies for relaxation and healing. Immersing myself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls and tuning forks felt like a spa day for my soul. This practice eased my physical discomfort and helped me confront long-buried traumas, with self-compassion.
I discovered that our bodies and emotions are deeply connected; healing one can facilitate the healing of the other. I encourage anyone seeking healing to explore the power of sound. Embracing this practice can lead to profound self-discovery and ultimately guide us toward consciousness, creativity and reclaiming our personal sovereignty.
Kadie KellyOakland