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Your Opinion: Sad day for America Tony SmithJefferson CityDear Editor:“If men were angels there would be no conflict or crime in government, therefore we wouldn’t need government. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: May the odds (against the flu) be ever in your favor Three Missourians already have died from the flu this fall.If you approach things analytically, you might realize that’s about a one in 2 million people in our state. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Drug price bill breaks political roadblocks Chances are we all know someone who is suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses that require regular medication. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Unprocessed rape kits Jeannie M. LahmanCentertownDear Editor:In November 2017, then Attorney General Josh Hawley said he was investigating the backlog of unprocessed rape kits. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-13-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 9:18am

Your Opinion: Marijuana in Jefferson City Sherwood WatsonJefferson CityDear Editor:The Democratic socialists in Congress should do jail time for trying to, in the guise of impeachment, influence the upcoming 2020 election. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Real Christmas trees from a real service club If you grew up several decades ago, there’s a good chance you didn’t get your Christmas tree from a store. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Prenger Nelson OttoJefferson CityDear Editor:Mr. Prenger please do not confuse weather events with climate change. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Wenzlick Charlotte SchniedersJefferson CityDear Editor:They say you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-12-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 11:13am

Our Opinion: Wreaths for heroes reaches milestone The local program is celebrating its 10th anniversary of volunteers placing artificial wreaths on each of the 1,587 grave sites at the Jefferson City National Cemetery. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 10:25am

Your Opinion: Trump's undermining of democracy Dear Editor: May I be a fact witness? When Trump released the "transcript" he admitted that he asked Ukraine for a favor against a political adversary. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Disappointed in News Tribune Charlotte SkorniaJefferson CityDear Editor:On Dec. 8, I was shocked to see that the comic strip in the full page Adopt-A-Pet ad clearly used the four letter “S” word in the third panel. Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: End surprise medical billing Dear Editor: Patients in Missouri and across the country are tired of getting hammered with high medical costs, especially when they come in the form of surprise bills that get sent weeks or months after receiving care. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Expand Medicaid Dear Editor: When I hear politicians brag about cutting services/benefits to the poor, I cringe. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Sheriff's Department owes public an explanation More than two weeks ago, an inmate in the Cole County Jail somehow got his hands on a gun and shot himself, all while inside the jail. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Disrespect for first lady shameful Dear Editor: The never-ending mocking and nitpicking of our first lady's Christmas decorations, clothes, shoes and speech is shameful and shows just how low the deranged mainstream media and their groupies are willing to go. Published Dec. 11 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-10-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:38pm

Your Opinion: New sports idea Dear Editor: How expensive are sports?According to 2018 surveys:1. The average cost for a family of four to attend an NFL game is more than $500. Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Lonely at the top for Ceres For Ceres, the mythical goddess of agriculture, it seems to be lonely up there at the top of the Missouri state Capitol. And she's not even back up there yet. by News Tribune Published Dec. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

CARTOON GALLERY 12-09-19 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Dec. 9 2019 @ 11:49am

Your Opinion: The ugly side of capitalism Dear Editor: Ever listen to Richard Wolff on KOPN? He is an economist. I agree with Richard. Published Dec. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

From the editor: Christmas comes early with new app When I was growing up, we had a family tradition where children who had anxiously awaited Christmas Day for weeks could open one present on Christmas Eve. Published Dec. 8 2019 @ 12:05am