Opinion and Letters

The more the merrier The polling, the polling. Most of the folks in the political field know the only poll that counts is on election day. And ask any Libertarian if you doubt it. (... September 21, 2018

People's Republic of Cruelty Every now and then, when credulous Western observers aren't fawning over China's high-speed rail network or calculating the precise moment when its economy will... by BRET STEPHENS The New York Times - September 21, 2018

Others say: Pulling up the ramp Perhaps we should be grateful that, having thrown away age-old ideals that this country is the protector of the persecuted, defender of the oppressed, champion ... by THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS - September 21, 2018

Time for a digital effort The year is 2018, and it seems everything is moving online. Even the government. Arkansas has made some fantastic strides moving services online. You can pay pr... September 21, 2018

The process sinks lower I don't know precisely what impact the Brett Kavanaugh nomination fight will have on the eventual outcome of California's U.S. Senate race on Nov. 6. by BILL WHALEN The Sacramento Bee - September 21, 2018

Have some faith If you were one of the fans in Fayetteville last Saturday booing the Hogs' sophomore quarterback, Cole Kelly --shame on you. You're supposed to "call" the Hogs,... by Eli Cranor Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 21, 2018

Unringing the slander bell Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has lived a blatantly public life. by Dana D. Kelley - September 21, 2018

Letters Tune up the engine September 21, 2018

JOHN BRUMMETT: Questioning candidates They had another forum for the mayoral candidates Monday night, this one standing-room-only on Little Rock's paramount issue--crime--at the Fletcher Library in ... by John Brummett - September 20, 2018

STUART SOFFER: Vote-by-mail ripe for abuse Vote-by-mail is nothing more than a transparent attempt to tip the scales toward Democrat candidates, and it is already ripe for fraud and abuse in its current ... by Stuart Soffer Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 20, 2018

The fightin' Spiders Shuffling through the sports section Wednesday, we came across this number: 108. No, that wasn't the number of rushing yards for the Hogs last weekend. Or the o... September 20, 2018

The path before us Americans keep dividing into two hostile camps. by Victor Davis Hanson - September 20, 2018

Somewhat crabby Call it northern aggression. Also call it a chance to try out new recipes. All in the same news story. September 20, 2018

Others say: What works, what's hidden In 2007, researchers associated with Stanford University released "Getting Down to Facts," a massive compendium of studies of California public education. Here ... by The San Diego Union-Tribune - September 20, 2018

Healthy food drives Think before you donate. by DEAN COTTRILL AND PATTY KALLMYER Tribune News Service - September 20, 2018

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