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Letters to the editors: TVA on the right track with nuclear; nation backslides on clean energy

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Operations director Keith Stephens points towards the cooling towers as he leads a tour at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy Daisy on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Operations director Keith Stephens points towards the cooling towers as he leads a tour at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy Daisy on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Operations director Keith Stephens points towards the cooling towers as he leads a tour at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy Daisy on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

TVA is on the right track with nuclear

In response to “Retiree ashamed of TVA affiliation” (3/22), I respectfully submit:

First, I wish to congratulate you on 25 years at TVA and your well-earned retirement and pension.

You wrote, “Four decisions approved by an all-male, Trump appointed board that should give us pause.” First, the board is all-male, predominantly appointed by Trump. Trump’s nominees were approved by the Senate after firings of Biden-appointed members.

1. Elimination of all references to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a good thing. Running a successful business demands hiring the most qualified individual for any position.