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Perspective: CARES Act not perfect, but needed There is no shortage of commentary and media reports on the ongoing pandemic that has confined many of us to our homes and restricted most of our day-to-day to interactions. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Especially now, remember who feeds us After you finish helping clear the shelves of the remaining produce at your local grocery store, take time to remember who feeds us. by News Tribune Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Good news amid the disappointments Mel KallalJefferson CityDear Editor:Amid all the disappointments of the last few days: A thank you to at least one area health provider where all entrances were staffed with screeners who patiently recorded patient health information and inquired about my travel history. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Living 'paycheck to paycheck' isn't an income problem Bert DirschellCentertownDear Editor:I am tired of hearing about so many people living paycheck to paycheck. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Perspective of a former president Mike BarnhillAshlandDear Editor:The exhaustion of acting in the role of the president of the United States is illustrated in this brief description of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States. by News Tribune Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 03-26-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 2:09pm

Our Opinion: Public transit balances accessibility, safety amid emergency Amid our national health emergency, public transit is essential for some people in our community.The Jefferson City Transit System is working to balance ongoing service and safety. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: The ugly truth of socialism Nelson OttoJefferson CityDear Editor:The title of one letter to the editor was "Looks like we need socialism after all. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: 'Hate Trump' letters getting old Donna BernskoetterJefferson CityDear Editor:I have gotten to the point where I rarely read the LTEs any longer. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Libs project beliefs/actions unto conservatives Curt ThompsonJefferson CityDear Editor:Liberals constantly project their beliefs and actions unto conservatives. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Overlooking the opportunity to unite? Dear Editor: It is not often that there is a situation the whole world is engaged in like this pandemic we are facing today. Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Perspective needed on COVID-19 Dear Editor: People need to step back, catch a breath to gain some perspective on COVID-19. Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Stay at home As a News Tribune reader, you've had a lot of information to digest recently. Let us take this opportunity to distill the two most important things for you to know at this time: Please, if possible, stay at home. by News Tribune Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Vocal minority pushing climate resolution Dear Editor: I wanted to thank Jeff Holzem's LTE concerning the Citizen's Climate Lobby (CCL). Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 03-25-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 3:07pm

Our Opinion: Support our local restaurants Jefferson City is fortunate to have a burgeoning restaurant scene that offers more diversity than ever before. by News Tribune Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Balancing federal budget should be easy Dear Editor: Balancing the federal budget would be easy if politicians were more interested in the welfare of our nation than they are in getting re-elected. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Response to Schnieders Dear Editor: I disagree with a recent critique by Charlotte Schnieders of Ms. Reichel's LTE. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Touting benefits of single-use items Dear Editor: A few weeks ago there was a letter to the editor concerning how terrible it is to use single-use items. A report in Bloomberg and other articles have stated that these single use items may be on the uptick because of the coronavirus. Places such as Starbucks have banned the use of reusable coffee mugs. Even at work our cafeteria banned people bringing in the own containers to refill with water and ice. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 03-24-20 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:19pm

Our Opinion: In age of coronavirus, scammers see opportunity We join state officials in warning you to be careful to distance yourself from people physically, but also from scammers working remotely to separate you from your money. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Government-induced hysteria ruining economy Dear Editor: Do you have children or grandchildren? Are you prone to abusing them? Many of us are when it comes to finances. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Insider trading allegations Dear Editor: I'm writing to call your readers attention to ... "Revealed: Four senators dumped millions in stocks while Capitol Hill was being briefed on the coronavirus threat but before markets started tanking." Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am