The Cleveland Daily Banner

Transgenderism not act of equality; it's an act of sin

To The Editor: What if someone told you, “I am a Black man trapped in a White man’s body?" We would quickly understand that this person has mental and spiritual … more

3/27/21

Writer suggests revitalization needs city commitment

To The Editor: On Feb. 28, the Banner published my letter suggesting that Cleveland’s Revitalization Plan has stalled. As a resident living downtown, I badly want revitalization to … more

3/24/21

Exactly what do conservatives really conserve?

To The Editor: The politics of the last year have been, at least, very illuminating. With Donald Trump’s term in the White House being brought to a close, high-ranking … more

3/20/21

Mayor Emeritus offers 'thank you' to first responders

To The Editor: Do we really appreciate our first responders as much as we should? There are many times that appreciation is shown, but we — as citizens — probably need to be more aware … more

3/20/21

Resident writes of Black history, and much more

To The Editor:We can deny it, but we can’t escape it. They raised our children with love despite the whip and the hate. They fed our families and made us wealthy and prosperous as people and a … more

3/6/21

CNN and Dems are described as 'sheer hypocrisy'

To The Editor: Let me begin with CNN, that bastion of truth. On Tuesday night, I watched as Don Lemon began his program by showing the events on Jan. 6, of Donald Trump's speech and the horrible … more

3/3/21

Contrary to the city's spin, downtown revitalization stalled?

To The Editor: By all visible appearances, the 2019 Revitalization Plan has stalled! While the Banner reported on Feb. 10 and Feb. 14 the city manager’s optimistic spin on … more

2/27/21

Broadband, virus compound issue of rural healthcare

To The Editor:In late January, I attended a wonderful and informative summit that focused on rural healthcare and the importance of ensuring those who live in rural areas get the medical attention … more

2/26/21

Newspaper feature on Keisha Parks a true heart-warmer

To The Editor: It was heartwarming to read about Keisha Parks and Black history in last Sunday's edition of the Cleveland Daily Banner. I am a retired teacher from Atlanta. I have … more

2/26/21

Undoing Trump's achievements not best for America

To The Editor:Donald Trump, the businessman, created the strongest economy this country has ever seen.He's a problem-solver and a very strong leader. This country again needs his leadership [because … more

2/17/21

In today's changing society, staying informed is critical

To The Editor:Even though I am now retired, I spent many years working and saving toward this day. I have, and will, always have an interest in what my local, state and federal governments are … more

2/6/21

Seconds, anyone? Impeachment again an embarrassment

To The Editor:If you watched the Democrat House Managers walk across to the Capitol to deliver the Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump for the second time, it was once again a sad … more

2/6/21

What is truth? Is America nearing its inevitable end?

To The Editor: Two-thousand years and worldly thinkers are still asking, ”What is truth?” They still say crucify good and turn evil loose. Their way of thinking … more

1/27/21

Voters wanted President Biden: Now what?

To The Editor: Well, you asked for Joe Biden and you got him. Now, what are you going to do with him? He's just now made it into office and his promise to open our borders has already … more

1/27/21

Roaming dog causing problems for local man in Georgetown

To The Editor: I live in Harbor Hills off 306 North. We have a dog problem here. Everyone thinks the dog is harmless. He chases the mailman, UPS, garbage service and anything with wheels. Small … more

1/20/21

Court system is to blame for Capitol violence

To The Editor: Clearly, the court system should be held accountable for the debacle at the U.S. Capitol. They abdicated their responsibility by not settling the questions the 74 million of us have … more

1/20/21

COVID-19 disease not a 'charade,' writer declares

To The Editor: In a "Letter to the Editor" authored by Mr. Bill Pinch — "About COVID-19: Stop the charade, get back to living" — Mr. Pinch makes several statements to which I … more

1/16/21

Electoral college fiasco shows we're now communists

To The Editor:I watched the Jan. 6 counting of the false electoral-college results. I'm 75 years old and I've never seen such a lie pulled on U.S. citizens.The swamp rats were running everywhere. … more

1/16/21

Dem Party chairman calls on Fleischmann to resign position

To The Editor: Tennessee citizens and Bradley County Democrats support fair and free elections and rule by popular vote. America is a nation of laws. We are not governed by a cult of … more

1/16/21

Tennessee lawmakers who supported Trump are shameful

To The Editor: Seven Tennessee Republican representatives voted to support Donald Trump and the unmasked terrorists who attacked the Capitol — disrupting democracy, vandalizing, … more

1/16/21