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Letters: Leadership Fails, Health Care Woes, Energy Debates, Venezuela Moves

Letters to the editor ignite passionate debates on local leadership, healthcare, energy policy, and U.S. foreign policy. Berkeleys mayor faces criticism for not addressing rising antisemitism. Healthcare costs soar due to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, leaving some uninsured. Californias readiness for a natural gas ban in buildings is questioned. Trumps actions in Venezuela spark concerns of war crimes and Iraq-style interventions. Calls for Congress to proactively counter Trumps agenda grow as midterms approach. Checkout Solipillow.com

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