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Your Opinion: Reflections on elections C. Don LeeHolts SummitDear Editor:In the 2020 presidential election, many Republicans crossed over to vote for Biden to get rid of Trump. Published Nov. 25 2021 @ 11:35pm

Your Opinion: Government boondoggles Harold H. HorstmannLohmanDear Editor:I’m wondering how many of your readers are asking the questions about the future government electric car boondoggle; definition: “A wasteful and worthless project undertaken for political, corporate or personal gain, typically a government project funded by taxpayers. Published Nov. 25 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Much to be thankful for Dear Editor: Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. For the pilgrims, it was looking back at how they had been blessed in the past. Published Nov. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Has GOP been hijacked? Dear Editor: As the GOP has gained more power in Missouri, gun laws have been eviscerated and gun deaths have risen 61 percent. Published Nov. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Be thankful for our community This Thanksgiving, among all of our other worries, we face supply-chain issues and record-high inflation. Published Nov. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Hawley 2024? Dear Editor: George Will concludes his Sunday column, "Progressives have a Republican soulmate in the Senate, his name is Josh Hawley," with this sentence .... Published Nov. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: High prices? It's capitalism Dear Editor: Why is everybody crying about high prices, especially Republicans? Published Nov. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: The importance of adoption One simple statistic reminds us of the importance of recognizing Adoption Awareness Month this November: Nearly 1,600 youths are waiting and hoping to find forever homes with loving families. by News Tribune Published Nov. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Democratic demise Dear Editor: The Democrats got a wake-up call recently with Gov. Glen Youngkin winning in Virginia, which is a Democratic state since 2009, and Gov. Phil Murphy with a 1 percent win. Published Nov. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Biden isn't perfect Dear Editor: I knew when voting for Joe Biden for president that in the past he was sometimes wrong in decisions of national importance. Published Nov. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Paying immigrants who violate our laws Dear Editor: The number of illegal aliens coming into our country this year is at an all-time high. Published Nov. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Promising changes for Social Services We see indications that the new acting director of the Missouri Department of Social Services will make some needed changes to the troubled department. by News Tribune Published Nov. 21 2021 @ 9:00am

Your Opinion: Not the alternative truth Dear Editor: Anyone who watched the events on Jan. 6 unfold with the violence against Capitol Police, the destruction of public property, and the desire to overturn a completely fraud-free, fair election, had to be shocked that our democracy was endangered. Published Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Trump's returning, but not soon enough Dear Editor: Even though out of office, former President Donald Trump remains in the minds of Dems everywhere; so afraid he will be back running in 2024. Published Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Honoring veterans It has been a busy couple of weeks since my last correspondence with you and I will try to cover briefly a few of the activities I have been working on and involved with. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: A bountiful Thanksgiving It's probably been difficult for some folks to feel thankful over the last couple of years. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Preparation is key to success Winter is coming. For "Game of Thrones" fans, the three words serve as a warning and call for constant vigilance. by Gary Castor Published Nov. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: One side of the news Dear Editor: How many people read the News Tribune to get their daily news are satisfied only getting one side on virtually everything? Currently, many National political pundits are contending democracy is intrinsically tied to having two separate political parties, debating issues and arriving at solutions. Published Nov. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: What are your transportation priorities? Suddenly flush with funds, MoDOT wants to know how you would like to spend the money on transportation. Published Nov. 18 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: RealID obtained in 10 minutes Dear Editor: The REAL ID article in last Sunday's Views section was interesting. Published Nov. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Biden's meeting with the pope Dear Editor: The issue of pro-abortion Catholic politicians receiving Communion has been a matter of widespread discussion during his presidency. Published Nov. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Veterans Day 2021 Missouri is home to more than 400,000 veterans who have served our nation honorably in every war from World War II and Vietnam to most recently fighting in the War on Terror in the Middle East. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer Published Nov. 17 2021 @ 9:50am