Opinion and Letters

PHILIP MARTIN: Where has the GOP gone? "The more you know about Donald Trump, the less likely you are to vote for him. The more you know about his business enterprises, the less successful he looks. ... by Philip Martin - October 20, 2019

ROSS DOUTHAT: Public service, private enrichment Every republic, large and small, lives with a tension between the need for public-spirited and civic-minded leaders and the inevitable pull of private interests... by ROSS DOUTHAT New York Times News Service - October 20, 2019

The return of 'that woman' One Taser, two bras and a framed picture that never made the newspaper were a few of the items I had to pack or discard when move-out day arrived. by Debra Hale-Shelton - October 20, 2019

American companies as propaganda parrots It has all been vague and furious and quick. First, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted then deleted a recent statement supporting the protests ... by ISAAC STONE FISH The Washington Post - October 20, 2019

TOM DILLARD: Restoring a legend's reputation Saracen was a Quapaw Indian who has been portrayed in Arkansas history as a hero, "the rescuer of captive children." by Tom Dillard - October 20, 2019

KAREN MARTIN: Spa City's evolving film festival If everything goes according to plan, at 9 a.m. today I will be in front of an audience in the ballroom--designated Cinema 1 for the occasion--of the Arlington ... by Karen Martin - October 20, 2019

Coming soon: The end of everything It's surprising how many items are disappearing. by RICHARD MASON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - October 20, 2019

Sports Illustrated's path to survival The Sports Illustrated saga refuses to end. The commentariat recently erupted with fury after the venerable magazine laid off at least 25 percent of its editori... by STEPHEN L. CARTER Bloomberg - October 20, 2019

No excuses: Get that flu shot Influenza--the flu--is more than a bad cold. Seasonal outbreaks mean not only misery but increased hospital admissions and deaths. by HENRY I. MILLER Los Angeles Times - October 20, 2019

King James version Boy, ESPN isn't kidding. When the (mostly) sports network decided to get away from commenting on political matters, it decided to evade political matters entire... October 20, 2019

REX NELSON: Constitutional inertia They came from across the country to mark the 40th anniversary of what ultimately proved to be a futile effort. by Rex Nelson - October 20, 2019

OTHERS SAY Back teachers, not strikes What job can be more important than the one that stewards children from preschool to senior year? Yet with a potential teachers strike approaching, words of app... by The Chicago Tribune - October 20, 2019

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MIKE MASTERSON: Differing views I consider at least a dozen people in Harrison as valued friends even though they hold political opinions and views different from my own. by Mike Masterson - October 20, 2019

JOHN BRUMMETT: Arrows in the quiver Let’s do arrows, since events command, but with a reminder. These arrows reflect not the shooter’s personal preference, but his assessment of conventional wi... by John Brummett - October 20, 2019

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