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Our Opinion: JC Schools’ property acquisition justified The Jefferson City School District’s current acquisition of property near Jefferson City High School has drawn support and criticism, with both sides offering good arguments. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Take climate change seriously Allen TempletonJefferson CityDear Editor:It’s incredibly hard to believe that there are “educated” people who still question the scientific reality of climate change and its likely disastrous effects if we don’t act responsibly. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Smith Charlotte SchniedersJefferson CityDear Editor:Two great commentaries published in the News Tribune Nov. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Communist manifesto still a threat Tom AultJefferson CityDear Editor:We, as United States citizens, should be cautious in our acceptance of things that look too good to be true, as they generally are. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Community’s generosity will make a difference Once again, our community saw the need for the United Way and its 28 partner agencies and stepped up to the plate. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Impeachment farce Wanda RoamJefferson CityDear Editor:Our country is headed in a very dangerous direction if this deranged tunnel-vision of the Democrat-controlled House is not stopped. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Medicaid expansion expensive, ineffective Bert DirschellCentertownDear Editor:We still hear a lot about “Medicaid Expansion.” We all need to be aware that this is an example of a federal government that wants to be our god. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Media looks away as Trump cleans out VA Harold H. HorstmannLohmanDear Editor:I’m writing on this Veteran’s Day to again point out our local leftist media’s apparent oversight of newsworthy information of what I’m sure would be of great interest to our veterans. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 11-12-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:00am

Your Opinion: Hats off to parks, mayor, city Dear Editor: Hats off to Parks and Rec, Mayor Tergin, and the City Council and staff for their insightful and forward-thinking policy priorities of developing and improving the city's parks and recreational opportunities. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 11-11-19 Today's gallery of editorial cartoons. Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 11:35am

Your Opinion: Defending Dr. X and Dr. Z Dear Editor: Dr. X and Dr. Z have been a part of my healing for the last five years. Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Keep on truckin' Dear Editor: I read your letter in the mail bag about the Nascar drivers vs. pro truck drivers, and I am with you on cheering for the cross country drivers. Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Roam Dear Editor: You know Ms. Wanda Roam has said she thinks our president was installed in the White House by God. Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Commentary: Living the woke life Insight was recently provided into the nature of "woke culture" when Ellen DeGeneres made the mistake of sitting with George W. by Bradley R. Gitz Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:00am

Commentary: Grand finale To modify an old Celtic axiom: If you're lucky enough to have living grandparents, you're lucky enough. by Dana D. Kelley Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Maybe parks could handle sidewalks Dear Editor: I did not have enough space to include this subject in my last letter. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Honoring our veterans Sometimes it seems Veterans Day is better known as a day off than a day of honor.That's unfortunate. by News Tribune Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Complying with Revenue exasperating Dear Editor: As of October 2020, people will need a Real ID to fly commercially in the U.S. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: The benefits of Medicaid expansion Dear Editor: "Be all you can be" was one of the U.S. Army's most successful recruiting slogans. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Job description of a legislator After having now served a year in the Legislature, I am continuing to get a better understanding of my job duties. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: City budget shortage and taxes Dear Editor: A recent NT article talked about unforeseen city costs for tornado and flood damage creating a tight budget. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Ominous change Dear Editor: Trust is a firm belief in the honesty, reliability of another; to have confidence in; and to allow to do something without misgivings. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am