SouthCoast Voices is our “letters to the editor” feature that allows people in the community to have their voices heard on WBSM.com. To submit a SouthCoast Voices piece or to find out more, please email Digital Managing Editor Tim Weisberg at tim@wbsm.com.
SouthCoast Voices
We Need Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
The state congressional delegation from Greater Fall River has penned this guest column outlining why the region needs Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate.
Why I Am With Ed [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer and State Representative Chris Hendricks explains why he's backing incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in his run for against Rep. Joseph Kennedy III.
100 Years On, Female Voters Still Suppressed [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
On the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, guest writers The Womxn’s Alliance of Southeastern Massachusetts say some voters are still suppressed.
Kennedy Will Bring the NFSC to New Bedford [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer and New Bedford City Councilor Scott Lima says he's backing Rep. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate race because of his commitment to fishing.
Make a Lasting Difference for New Bedford [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
The count for the 2020 Census is underway and it’s critical that everyone in New Bedford participates.
Why I Am With Joe [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer and New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn explains why he's backing Rep. Joe Kennedy III in his run for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Ed Markey.
Dear John Lewis [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
From the Community, For the Community explains why it was the calling of Rep. John Lewis that led to them protesting during his memorial in New Bedford.
Mass Legislature Wants Public to Be Less Safe [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says Qualified Immunity is a necessary part of law enforcement, and removing the protect puts Massachusetts at risk.
Why the Secrecy Surrounding Zoo Takeover? [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Joyce Rowley wonders why the public is being kept out of the loop with the proposed privatization of the Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Even with Changes, Buttonwood Park Zoo Is a Comfort [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Brock Cordeiro talks about how even with the new COVID-19 safety procedures in place, New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo is still just as welcoming.