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CARTOON GALLERY 01-22-21
A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues.
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 5:20pm
Your Opinion: Trump's tremendous health care plan
Dear Editor: A question for U.S. senators from Missouri Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt: I may have missed it by being so tired of winning these past four years, but where is — was? — the Republican health care plan that was going to replace the Affordable Care Act?
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: Proposed greenway stretch would add valued connectivity
Jefferson City staff is looking to connect a stretch of the city's greenway trail farther into the downtown area.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Dems will destroy America
Dear Editor: Democrats will destroy America!This country is being destroyed by power-grabbing Democrats who are only in Washington to steal the American dreamed from people who have worked all their lives and paid their share of taxes just so when they retire they can live for the most part in comfort.
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
CARTOON GALLERY 01-21-21
A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues.
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:40pm
Your Opinion: Time for COVID panic has passed
Dear Editor: There is an old saying that says "Strike while the iron is hot."
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: COVID pushes museum to improvement
The COVID-19 pandemic, for all the sickness and death it has brought, has also caused our society to make changes for the better.
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
CARTOON GALLERY 01-20-21
A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues.
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:38am
Our Opinion: Equalizing the educational playing field
We're talking about high-speed internet, also known as broadband.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 7:40am
Your Opinion: Seeking independent thinkers
Dear Editor: I am fascinated by some of the behavior we have seen recently.
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Trump denies responsibility; conservatives abandon GOP
Dear Editor: On Sunday, Sen. Roy Blunt, a senator who knows better, said Trump has touched the hot stove and likely now will not touch it again.
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 12:05am
CARTOON GALLERY 01-19-21
A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues.
Published Jan. 19 2021 @ 2:37pm
Your Opinion: Why hasn't Cole County protected its residents?
Thomas MinihanJefferson CityDear Editor:I wonder how the elected officials in Cole County feel about their decision(s) to not institute measures to protect the residents.
Published Jan. 19 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Historic video parallels recent events
Dear Editor: I call your attention to a video that every freedom-loving patriotic American should watch that will amaze as a frightening historic event paralleling the recent events and the responding speech curtailment and show of military force in Washington, D.C.
Published Jan. 19 2021 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: Expedite school vaccines
The vaccination rollout has gone slower than expected, but we're encouraged that the county's health department, along with area schools, are planning for vaccination clinics for school staff members.
Published Jan. 19 2021 @ 12:05am
CARTOON GALLERY 01-18-21
A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues.
Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 1:22pm
Your Opinion: Rioters most certainly will be caught
Dear Editor: People who took part in the riotous insurrection in Washington, D.C., are wondering if they will be caught. The answer is most certainly you will, and here is why.
Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: Taj Mahal
Dear Editor: After reading about the next expense arising from the awkward and unbalanced budget we are being asked to endure in our tax structure, I would like to submit the following for your consideration ....
Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 12:05am
Perspective: Why is Cole County older than Missouri?
Cole County celebrated its bicentennial in 2020. People are confused as to how we can be older than the State of Missouri, which didn't officially become the 24th state in the Union until August 1821.
by Sam Bushman, Cole County presiding commissioner
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Perspective: A stronger Missouri
It was warmer than last year, and that was a good thing.On Jan. 11, we gathered on the front lawn of the state Capitol for the inauguration of Missouri's statewide officials.
by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Perspective: Outside activities bring balance to legislative work
The legislative session is back in full swing. We hope that with vaccinations, good health and safety guidelines — and people already being exposed — that we can conduct business in a fairly normal manner.
by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Your Opinion: GOP could benefit from monetary policy book
Dear Editor: I would like to recommend a book that everyone should read. It's called "The Deficit Myth," by Stephanie Kelton.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
Our Opinion: Don't close primaries
Several state lawmakers are again pushing the bad idea of closing Missouri's primaries.We've never been in favor of changes that put up barriers to voting, and this would do just that.
Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am
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