Editorial columns

Brummett Online: It's complicated The headline in The Washington Post on Monday declared that "the viral standoff between a tribal elder and a high schooler is more complicated than it first see... by John Brummett - January 23, 2019

BRENDA LOOPER: The civility war The reactions over the weekend to the standoff of sorts at the Lincoln Memorial between a Catholic high school student and a Native American veteran said a lot ... by Brenda Looper - January 23, 2019

REX NELSON: Sharp County sentiments While working on a recent story about Cave City, I spent time in Sharp County, a place I've long found interesting. Not only does it boast beautiful Ozark Mount... by Rex Nelson - January 23, 2019

SOTU options Speaker Nancy Pelosi has given President Trump an opportunity to change the dynamic of the State of the Union address, an event that has become predictable and ... by CAL THOMAS Tribune Content Agency - January 23, 2019

Go big, Mr. President President Donald Trump could make a lot of history--good history--in the next two weeks. But to do so he needs to reach back to his inner gambler. by HUGH HEWITT The Washington Post - January 23, 2019

FRONT BURNER: Lazy Fish Tacos save time for siesta Some people eat fish on Fridays for religious reasons. I eat fish on Thursdays for marital reasons. by Kelly Brant - January 23, 2019

Can certain grapes promote longer than average life? I first looked into the cannonau grape after reading Dan Buettner's book, The Blue Zones. by Lorri Hambuchen - January 23, 2019

IDEA ALLEY: Corn dip, bundt cake and oatmeal bars offer Kats options Risa Ratliff of Sherwood shares two recipes that would be ideal for serving at a football watch party or other gathering. by Kelly Brant - January 23, 2019

JOHN BRUMMETT: Having a real petty party If you play Donald Trump's game, you become his equal brat. You insulate him by giving him company in the sandbox. by John Brummett - January 22, 2019

PHILIP MARTIN: Audi in the gloaming I fear my little dog is mad. by Philip Martin - January 22, 2019

MIKE MASTERSON: Have mercy After 22 years by Mike Masterson - January 22, 2019

Bodes ill for politics Two recent events say a lot about the state of American politics. Neither say anything good. by ED ROGERS The Washington Post - January 22, 2019

BRADLEY R. GITZ: The lost peace This weekend marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the most disastrous diplomatic endeavor in history--the Paris Peace Conference that produced the V... by Bradley R. Gitz - January 21, 2019

PRESTON JONES: The one I needed If I were growing up in a society that emphasized the quick, the easy and the simplistic, I would need a teacher who valued depth and evenhandedness. by Preston Jones Special to the Democrat-Gazette - January 21, 2019

Used and abused The letter began somberly: by S.E. CUPP Tribune Content Agency - January 21, 2019

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