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TOM STEELE: Not a lifetime job A 1992 citizen-referred constitutional amendment established legislative term limits in Arkansas for the first time. Winning in 70 of the state's 75 counties, t... by TOM STEELE SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - June 24, 2019

BRADLEY R. GITZ: Of Nazis and Reds (Part I) Three items caught attention recently because of the manner in which they reveal a certain double standard afflicting historical interpretation: by Bradley R. Gitz - June 24, 2019

DEAR ABBY: Lake house vacation tradition changes after mom's passing DEAR ABBY: Every summer, my husband and I, our two boys and my parents would take several vacations at Mom and Dad's lake home. This is where Dad grew up and wh... by Abigail Van Buren - June 24, 2019

PAPER TRAILS: Cathedral fire check hits chord MERCI BEAUCOUP Like so many others on April 15, Audrey Burtrum-Stanley of North Little Rock was glued to television images from Paris of Notre Dame Cathedral on... by Sean Clancy - June 23, 2019

WALLY HALL: What's next for closed golf courses crucial In case you missed it, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. -- on recommendations from city staff -- decided to close those two courses as part of his budget cuts.... by Wally Hall - June 23, 2019

NLR running back treasures offer from Hogs North Little Rock running back Brandon Thomas was happy to receive the latest in-state scholarship offer from the University of Arkansas on June 12. by Richard Davenport - June 23, 2019

Royal getaways often more lavish than home Just like today, the royal families of the past were fond of their countryside getaways. These lavish retreats provided an escape from the city and the summer h... by Rick Steves - June 23, 2019

Hunting on the 'fly' makes for great practice If you're suffering from hunting withdrawals, don't fret. You can hunt all summer in the comfort of your home. by Bryan Hendricks - June 23, 2019

Echoes of 1996 The Democrats have assembled a field of candidates for 2020 as large as it is unimpressive. From slick Robert "Beto" O'Rourke, media creation Kamala Harris, and... by CHRISTOPHER ROACH American Greatness - June 23, 2019

PHILIP MARTIN: Doing the right thing Sometimes it's hard to know the right thing to do. by Philip Martin - June 23, 2019

Bernie Sanders’ definition of socialism After watching Bernie Sanders try, for at least the second time, to defend himself as a “democratic socialist” by defining “democratic socialism” as something t... June 23, 2019

Baptists' emergence in Arkansas No institution has had a more profound role in Arkansas history than the Baptist church. Practically every crossroads in Arkansas is home to a Baptist church of... by Tom Dillard - June 23, 2019

Minimizing foreign election meddling Our country is facing a national emergency. Not a single credible person in the federal government disputes the fact that foreign actors will continue to attack... June 23, 2019

KAREN MARTIN: A welcome return to prime time The Arkansas Arts Center is ready for its close-op. by Karen Martin - June 23, 2019

Eliminating illegal immigration The reason for the huge numbers of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border is simple. They are leaving their countries because of the dangerous drug tra... by RICHARD MASON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - June 23, 2019

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