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Your Opinion: Welcoming the new year Dear Editor: Today is the day we need a new start. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Impeachment - An attack from within Dear Editor: On Dec. 7, 1942, "the Day of Infamy," Imperial Japan, in alliance with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, attacked Pearl Harbor. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Verifiable facts matter now more than ever Dear Editor: Please explain this:Why is it deemed unpatriotic to take a knee during the national anthem in protest? Why is it deemed patriotic to storm the Capitol building, break windows and desecrate the halls in protest? Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 01-16-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 1:15pm

Your Opinion: Unprecidented takeover Dear Editor: We are watching the unprecedented takeover and takedown of over half of the American citizens and our ability to freely express our views and opinions. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Mo. officials should reflect on Kim's example Dear Editor: As disgusting and sickening as I found the images on my television screen to be this past Wednesday, there was one image that genuinely touched my heart. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Overcoming times of challenge and controversy Over the last year, our nation has endured more than our fair share of adversity. We have experienced a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic that has claimed American lives, caused unemployment rates to reach Great Depression levels, kept students out of school and shuttered businesses. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Too many people 'not likely' to get vaccine A new poll shows about 27 percent of Missourians are "not at all likely" to get the COVID-19 vaccine. by News Tribune Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 01-15-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 4:37pm

Your Opinion: Hawley's bid for the presidency Dear Editor: Congratulations to U.S. senator from Missouri Josh Hawley on coming one step closer to announcing his candidacy for President of the United States in 2024! by Tim O'Mara, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: State of USA Dear Editor: Who illegally entered the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday? Individuals did — some instigators, some "sheeple," some without a clue, but there were anti-Trump radicals whose only purpose was to incite, riot and make the resident the scapegoat. by Clayton Hill, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Election and McCarthyism Dear Editor: With the possibly false accusations regarding election fraud in this past presidential election, I feel it is like the scare and fear caused by McCarthyism of the early 1950s. by Leonard J Steinman II, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 01-14-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 10:58am

Our Opinion: Keeping our Capitol secure Despite the possibility of armed protests in all 50 state capitals, we have enough faith in our state's residents and our law enforcement to feel safe in our statehouse. by News Tribune Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 8:00am

Your Opinion: Reconstructing our democracy Dear Editor: In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton received almost 3 million more votes than Donald Trump but due to the vagaries of the Electoral College, Donald Trump emerged the victor (306 to 232 electoral votes). Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Democrats' socialist agenda Dear Editor: I commend President Trump for bringing this country around while dodging accusations from the Democrats about Russian interference in the 2016 elections during the first part of his term and then the Ukraine's investigation with Biden's son and his father along with several others top Democrats. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 01-13-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:06pm

Our Opinion: Lawmakers look to expand gambling again State lawmakers again are looking to expand gambling in Missouri to include sports betting.We’ve never been big fans of gambling. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Look at what we are becoming Sue BowerJefferson CityDear Editor:I wonder what I would be if my ancestors had not immigrated to the U. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Trump incited mob; Hawley fueled it Duane R. NicholsHolts SummitDear Editor:On Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2021, a tragic event took place at our Capitol in Washington, D. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Hawley’s shameful behavior Deborah StewardJefferson CityDear Editor:Mr. Hawley, the title of “senator” is one of respect and must be earned to be deserved. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Consistency in a tumultuous year Linda DunbarJefferson CityDear Editor:I want to thank the News Tribune staff, workers and route drivers for their dedication and commitment throughout 2020. Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:10pm