Letters to the Editor

“I LOST everything…however this trial ends.  I lose in the end.  I lost when these accusations were made public, they will stay with me forever.  My life is forever ruined.”  These were the words from Johnny Depp at court, while he was under oath, asking if he physically or sexually abused his part…

THE preparation for any type of transition can be daunting. Whether it be transitioning from different locations, to different homes and different friends — the task itself is one that should not be completed alone. Here in the CNMI, we are able to tap into a variety of local resources that can hel…

I LEARNED a new word today! Inextricable. It means inseparable or impossible to escape from. I learned this word while researching more about autism spectrum disorder. But, before I get to that, let me just share a quick backstory of how I first learned about people-first language. I graduated with…

SO it seems like nothing is Ralph’s fault! It’s everyone’s fault but his! He’s the savior of the CNMI! A true leader is someone who is willing to stand up and take responsibility for any and all accusations!! You know you did it so man up and be the man you claim to be! You’re supposed to be the fa…

AUTISM is on the rise. Have you noticed? It’s pretty common for most people to have had some sort of interaction with a person with autism. Sometimes the link is direct, like a parent who cares for a child with autism. Sometimes it’s an acquaintance, like meeting a coworker’s child with autism. No …

AS I interact with young parents with children with autism, I am inspired by their patience and dedication to working with professionals, doctors and service providers to provide the best possible help for their family and kids. Autism by definition is a condition that affects how a person thinks, …

I CAN’T believe this guy anymore! You would think that he’d hold himself responsible for his actions but that doesn’t seem to be the case here! Hiring expensive out-of-town attorneys and basically living like a king is just par for the course. When will he finally man up and declare that the buck s…

EVERY April, we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, or otherwise known as World Autism Month. The United Nations declared World Autism Awareness Day to be sanctioned on April 2nd as the kick start to this monumental awareness month. The theme for this year is “Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges …

LIKE any battle between Good & Evil, eventually all the players or soldiers are known and thanks to the behavior of the Senate voters can now complete their list of “Fallen Republican Poli-trickers” who were once angels. I’m sure most readers already know 1. The Governor 2. The Lt. Governor wit…