Editorials

China versus Chinese Just to get this out of the way: The Red Chinese government in Beijing isn't the government of all Chinese. Just because it calls itself the People's Republic o... May 26, 2020

Memorial Day 2020 We're the Battling Bastards of Bataan, May 25, 2020

Is it special enough? "We know that our constitutional rights are sacred and must be preserved with all vigilance. We look forward to seeing any proposed legislation and will make ou... May 24, 2020

OTHERS SAY: Learning to fly Not many people would choose to ride out the coronavirus pandemic in a crowded tin box. That's why passenger demand for air travel has fallen as much as 90 perc... by The Chicago Tribune - May 24, 2020

Notes on a spike You know things are getting back to almost-normal when the press starts asking the governor and all his people about non-virus stuff at a virus-update presser. May 23, 2020

OTHERS SAY CDC goes quiet What ever happened to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? The nation’s public health agency, long considered world-class, a source of expertise, rap... by The Washington Post - May 23, 2020

EDITORIAL: The headliners Some people say there are no coincidences. Some also say rules were made to be broken. Neither is true. May 22, 2020

EDITORIAL: Over the river and... We've seen this movie before. Or versions of it. Sometimes it's a comedy. Sometimes it's a drama. It depends on how the plot twists. May 22, 2020

OTHERS SAY: See all the people A reader emailed us a question that people have been asking: Under Illinois’ shutdown order, why is it OK to go to the grocery store or Walmart, but it’s not OK... by The Chicago Tribune - May 22, 2020

EDITORIAL: The right moves The story about a federal judge declining to intervene in a case filed by Arkansas inmates--some of whom want out of prison because of the covid-19 outbreak--mi... May 21, 2020

EDITORIAL: The right moves, part II The mayor of Little Rock has made another right move, and he has that habit. Frank Scott has proposed an independent review of the police department; he said he... May 21, 2020

OTHERS SAY: Sweden’s call Sweden offers an appealing model to many people who are fatigued with the hardships of pandemic lockdown, or who were never convinced it was entirely necessary.... by THE WASHINGTON POST - May 21, 2020

EDITORIAL: End of an era In one week, SpaceX is scheduled to ferry two astronauts to the International Space Station. The spacecraft (spaceship?) and booster rocket will be launched fro... May 20, 2020

EDITORIAL: CNN reports Once upon a long-ago time, David Brinkley said the one function TV news performs well is that when there is no news, the anchors still give you the show with th... May 19, 2020

EDITORIAL: The kids are all right It's graduation season, or at least it would be if we weren't in a pandemic. Thousands of Arkansans would be gathered in gymnasiums, college campuses, and footb... May 19, 2020

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