The Post and Courier provides a forum for our readers to share their opinions, and to hold up a mirror to our community. Publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper; the editorial staff attempts to select a representative sample of letters because we believe it’s important to let our readers see the range of opinions their neighbors submit for publication.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Edisto event on African American ancestors, Sen. Joe Manchin, health care cuts and flooding.
Our Post and Courier readers write about bike and pedestrian access across the North Bridge, a recent column by Leonard Pitts, the 1991 Albright & Wilson explosion and President Joe Biden.
On June 7, the Food and Drug Administration approved aducanumab, sold under the brand name Aduhelm, as a new Alzheimer’s treatment.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the state gas tax, Jan. 6 attack on Capitol, D-Day anniversary, job training and Cody T. Mitchell.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the changes to the Riverland Drive road plan, Leonard Pitts' commentary, the Department of Transportation's customer service and the Jan. 9 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Our Post and Courier readers write about electricity's future, Capt. Sam's Spit, death row inmates, climate change actions, political civility and the search for intelligent life.
Our Post and Courier readers write about voting rights, the Indianapolis 500 race, weapons, the story of Omar ibn Said and a drive-thru kindness.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, South Carolina's vaccination rates, arts critic Maura Hogan and Jim Booth.
Our Post and Courier readers write about different view on getting a COVID-19 vaccination, dangerous drivers, Donald Trump, the South Carolina state flag and a Goose Creek police officer.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the passing of Jim Booth, pedestrian access on the North Bridge, Capitol rioters and a noted headline.
Our Post and Courier readers write about flooding along the coast, newly enacted election laws, George Will, the Beach Company and affordable housing.
Our Post and Courier readers write about U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan, summer meals for school children, dangerous drivers and the “super flower blood moon” photographs.
Our Post and Courier readers write about wearing face masks, the battle over Captain Sam's Spit, affordable housing, the Beach Company, critical race theory and electric cars.
Our Post and Courier readers write about recent Charleston County payouts, Lt. Gen. Bob Caslen and President Joe Biden, South Carolina Election Commission, hurricane lane reversals and traffic relief.
Our Post and Courier readers write about a policing reform movement, the Grimke sisters' great-niece, area growth and left-lane drivers.
Our Post and Courier readers write about a former World War II vet, the story of Omar ibn Said, President Joe Biden's jobs plan and the Darius Rucker concert for health care workers.
I was walking on a trail in the woods a couple of years ago and saw that two young men from Argentina had noticed a snake lying in the woods near a cypress tree.
Our Post and Courier readers write about business help from Instagram, Charleston County detention center, wearing masks in stores and presidential options for 2024.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Memorial Day, MUSC's vaccination protocol, Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Tom Rice and photographs by Andrew J. Whitaker.
Our Post and Courier readers write about UFOs, a Memorial Day concert, education for all children, social justice vs. justice and jobless.
Our Post and Courier readers write about stroke prevention, plant-based grilling options, assault weapons, infrastructure plan and wearing masks.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Strom Thurmond, inflation and visiting a daughter.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the impact of education, tuition for veterans, climate change and Azerbaijan.
As COVID-19 infection rates dropped this spring and more people returned to local restaurants, a major restaurant staffing shortage caused tempers to flare.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the right to bear arms, Charleston County School of the Arts, city curfew for those under age 16, critical race theory and drug companies.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the 911 service outage, CARTA's beach shuttle, Sen. Josh Kimbrell, Charleston architecture, Patriot Point's new museum leader and inflation.
Our Post and Courier readers write about deinstitutionalizing people with a mental health diagnosis, open carry, the Capitol riot commission, scientific or cultural project and the COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Crab Bank compromise, left-lane drivers, Charleston County road crew, silt and sediment in Charleston Harbor and lack of workers.
Our Post and Courier readers write about masks, school environments, education, boating safety and the opioid addiction crisis.
Our Post and Courier readers write about grand oak trees, Rep. Nancy Mace, political parties, President Joe Biden's tax plan and prisoners.
Our Post and Courier readers write about debt, finding common ground, supporting the Constitution and sharing excess COVID-19 vaccine.
This year’s National Safe Boating Week (May 22-28) should help bring a special focus for those intending to enjoy outings on Charleston’s waters.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Academic Magnet, Jamal Sutherland, state COVID-19 funds and left-lane drivers.
As a Charleston homeowner, I’m surprised and concerned that FEMA will no longer require my downtown home to carry flood insurance.
Over the past 15 months, we have been able to see the tremendous work, dedication and caring our EMS personnel have given to our community.
Gov. Henry McMaster’s executive order dismissing the face mask requirement in schools gives us another poor example of his leadership.
Our Post and Courier readers write about climate change strategies, the national debt, COVID-19 vaccinations and the old Cooper River bridges.
It was recently reported in The Washington Post that tax cheaters are costing the United States roughly $175 billion a year in revenue, according to findings by a team of economists and the IRS.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Charleston Harbor dredging project, COVID-19 vaccinations, the Ashley River pedestrian bridge, politics and open carry.
Our Post and Courier readers write about death by firing squad, COVID-19 vaccinations, the national debt and kindness.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Joe Dawson's contract, political corruption, voting rights and solar energy.
I have a licensed, legal short-term rental on Daniel Island and exclusively list it on Airbnb.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the South Carolina GOP, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, getting VITA tax help and Mother's Day.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Dominion's solar energy rates, Charleston County Council meeting, Rev. Joseph Darby, President Joe Biden, the Rev. Joseph Darby and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Our Post and Courier readers write about vision screenings for school children, children at the southern border, Walter Mondale and climate change.
Our Post and Courier readers write about hate crime legislation, COVID-19 vaccinations, praying for the nation, the Lowcountry and national debt.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the open carry debate, The Citadel's smoking ban, enslaved worker in Conway, Sen. Tim Scott's GOP rebuttal and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Our Post and Courier readers write about federal employees, Charleston County Council, Joe Cunningham, mask mandates, Morris Street's immigrant-owned businesses and flood control.
Our Post and Courier readers write about COVID-19, Public Service Recognition Week, open carry legislation, Riverland Terrace Garden Club and teaching challenges.
Our Post and Courier readers write about wildlife extinction, the All-Star game, public rails in South Carolina and Vincent Sheheen.