Editorial columns

PHILIP MARTIN: Skipping the gym This has been a weird year. (How's that for understatement?) by Philip Martin - May 26, 2020

JOHN BRUMMETT: Slings and ... well, arrows A few readers might remember the drill. An off-work holiday on a Monday forces an extra column written the week before, to be published Tuesday. by John Brummett - May 26, 2020

MIKE MASTERSON: Remember them Among the departed by Mike Masterson - May 26, 2020

Trump whisperer? Florida’s senior Sen. Marco Rubio should make the most of his talents as Trump whisperer. He could help elevate the country’s stature in the eyes of a disappoin... by The Miami Herald - May 26, 2020

Mail can save the election Checking on nonexistent voter fraud isn’t anyone’s responsibility, but President Donald Trump, incensed that states are wisely increasing the use of mailed ball... by The New York Daily News - May 26, 2020

Arkansas officials: Stay up to date on vaccinations Child vaccination rates have dropped since covid-19 tightened its grip on Arkansas two months ago, prompting concerns of outbreaks of some preventable diseases. by Tony Holt and Kat Stromquist Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 25, 2020

NWA LETTERS Maybe a few concerns about Democrats’ values by EVELYN WEAVER - May 25, 2020

PHILIP MARTIN: Home invasion We followed the morning routine. We leashed the girls together, three terriers on a string, and I hit the button to raise the garage door so Karen could take th... by Philip Martin - May 24, 2020

When should schools re-open? How quickly we re-open society depends partly on the day cares, schools and summer camps that parents rely on for child care. Nearly all schools in the United S... by EMILY OSTER The Washington Post - May 24, 2020

DEBRA HALE-SHELTON: Getting to know Slick His name was Robert Sylvane Smith. His family called him Slick; his girlfriend called him Bob; the Marines called him PFC, then Corporal, and finally Sergeant. by Debra Hale-Shelton - May 24, 2020

Why the increase in scolding? Somehow, the coronavirus--a genuine global crisis--has ramped up concerns about the most trivial matters of tone or how one comes across. by PHOEBE MALTZ BOVY The Washington Post - May 24, 2020

TOM DILLARD: What lurks in the box of neglect With all the public libraries and archives closed for the coronavirus pandemic, I have been spending a good deal of time in my home library. My collection of bo... by Tom Dillard - May 24, 2020

KAREN MARTIN: Taking action to affect change My friend's daughter, who is heading to an Ivy League college this fall (we hope), is spending some of her unexpected at-home time baking. by Karen Martin - May 24, 2020

GREG ADAMS: Continued commitment to Lucie's Place Many stories have been shared in recent weeks concerning Lucie's Place and its decision to suspend its housing program. by GREG ADAMS Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 24, 2020

RICHARD MASON: The story behind the name If you're not from L.A. (Lower Arkansas) you probably don't have a clue about Hogskin County, so let me enlighten you. by RICHARD MASON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 24, 2020

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