June 1, 2021Dear editor; Once again we have Pride Month where we are all supposed to make believe that male minds in female bodies and female minds in male bodies are not obvious disorders, despite the fact that transgenders say they feel trapped in the wrong bodies, thus basically admitting
By Bela “Bill’ SuhaydaAurora President Joe Biden promised us he would “Build Back Better!” “The Green New Deal” was going to be about green in our pockets, clean energy, and more ice at the North Pole. But, don’t ask about the solar collectors’ bringing us sunlight energy. You shouldn’t know
By Shannon CameronAurora Dear friends, This past year has been remarkable for so many reasons. Although we saw the need for food assistance skyrocket at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry due to the pandemic, through the tremendous support of the community we served 100% of those who turned to
By M. K. LeachAtco, N.J. When some persons think of sexual misconduct, it’s often the stories of celebrities that are publicized that we recall. But sexual misconduct goes on constantly, usually behind closed doors, and frequently goes unreported. Even more startlingly is the role of drugs and alcohol in the
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Any country’s survival is determined by only a few important things. In the case of our country, prosperity, freedom, and overall stability depend on our constitutional and political stability. A strong economy and a reasonably strong currency are key. A strong military is essential to keep
By Ben Gehler I am struggling right now. I am frustrated by my inability to do anything. I am disappointed in my fellow human beings who are supposed to watch out for our vulnerable populations. I am enraged by the thoughts and actions of those at Northern Illinois Academy in
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Last of three parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/readers-commentary-many-advocates-focus-solely-on-co2 “Climate Change is settled science ” said Barack Obama during his tenure in the White House. So-called climate change scientists echoed these sentiments. Falsehoods and cherry-picked information continue to be repeated in news headlines so we
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Second of three parts The previous part is at https://thevoice.us/readers-commentary-earth-movement-cycles-continue There are many factors affecting the natural climate change that always has existed on our planet. The short list of the factors affecting our climate includes the Sun’s solar output, the solar sunspot cycle, the varied
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Sex exists in nature for the development of new generations of diverse organisms within many species. The very important reason for sexual reproduction, in nature, is for the production of new and diverse populations of plants, animals, or for that matter, human beings. Diversity is important
By Marjorie Logman There has been a trend in Aurora for a long time. I call it Aurora sentimentalism. Everything is fine, we all get along and we all have the best of intentions in running government and organizations. It is similar to a fog over the City. Anyone challenging
By Dawn M. Staszak One of the most controversial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the concept of shutdowns. Earlier, many of us did not understand why grocery stores could stay open and bars and restaurants were targeted for closure. Of course, none of us is an infectious disease
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I picked up my eight-year-old granddaughter from school the other day, and instead of driving her home which I would as in “Miss Daisy,” I asked if she wanted to sit in the front passenger seat with grandpa. She was giddy with delight, and mischief, when
By Brooke Shanley A concerned resident brought forth challenges to the petitions of candidate Ron Woerman based on his residency. During the challenge process, while the charges were ultimately dismissed by the Aurora Electoral Board in its ruling January 11, there were many statements made under oath, by Mr. Ron
By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a
By Marilyn Huntman GieseAurora In 1997 Aurora was a city where murder and gang violence thrived. Many asked me why I moved here. The truth is, I didn’t know any better. But today, Aurora has a proud name and a wealth of community and city services that have bonded its
By Marjorie LogmanAurora This time of the year we think of connections. We call or write old friends. We ponder holiday seasons past, often remembering those who have gone. We think of special ways we can acknowledge those with whom we have close ties.. It is not only sentimental, but
By Bela (Bill) Suhayda Stealing this or any election is not a risky proposition for Democrats. Media joins them in running interference… even “blacking out” (censorship by omission) the fraud that continues to be the 2020 election, along with a host of other corrupt activity. Dems stole their own primary
By Charles CoddingtonAurora In the November 19 issue of The Voice, Jon Hochschartner pushed the idea of cultured meat created in a laboratory in order to remove animals, and the zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19, they carry, from the equation of food sourcing (thevoice.us/federal-funds-would-help-cultured-meats). He called for Federal funding for
By Mavis Bates Unbelievably, this election season is winding down. Election Day, November 3 brought to an end hard work by many individuals. Many of us are anxious about the outcome and worried about the honesty and integrity of our election process. We are fearful of what the future holds,
By Judy Siedlecki I felt sick when the Nortorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice) died at the age of 87 Friday evening, because I felt she was the last guardrail against the destruction of our democracy. Now, I remind myself, God doesn’t make mistakes. I can relate
