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St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:47 AM

On Chaos and Order: What keeps you up at night? Brian Klaas talks with Lynn Schmidt about how apparently insignificant choices of people we will never meet can seal our own fates and why it can benefit all of us. 

Editorial: A legislator with a court record put a veil on court records. This can't stand. Editorial: Hiding the names of all victims and witnesses would seem to be a roundabout way of improperly shielding the perpetrators themselves from legitimate public scrutiny.

Letter: Hamas could end the Gaza war right now, if it wanted to Letter: Appeasement only encourages more terrorism.

Schmidt: Sports fandom brings together a culture that is too often divided by politics Opinion: For me, there is something about being with a group of people all cheering for the same team — and it has nothing to do with politics.

Letter: Rhetoric on immigration lacks understanding, compassion Letter: In Matthew's gospel, Jesus, at the last judgment, praises those who cared for strangers, and says, “I was a Stranger and you welcomed me.”

Letter: Society should value the person, not the skin-care product Letter: Let's show our “Sephora kids” how to cultivate their beauty inside and out, in ways that are healthy, age-appropriate and realistic.

Letter: Actually, it's Trump who is the 'Republican in Name Only' Letter: Let me remind those hardline Republican Trumpers and Trump has changed his party affiliation at least five times.

Editorial: Jan. 6 (2025) is coming ... and Trump just weaponized the GOP's fundraising arm. Editorial: As Trump has repeatedly demonstrated, he is psychologically incapable of acknowledging electoral defeat. That's why his newfound control over the Republican National Committee is such a dangerous development.

Letter: Biden-Trump rematch shows failure of the 2-party system Letter: We have to choose between two of the most disliked candidates and worst presidents of this century.

Letter: Disbanded troop was fulfilling the ideals of the Girl Scouts Letter: The Girl Scouts of America is non-partisan and nonpolitical and has always been designed to serve girls of all beliefs and political ideology.

Letter: Clemency is another tale of how we coddle sports figures Letter: the privileges we give to celebrities is our own fault.

Letter: Mob mentality of Trump's movement has long been clear Letter: Trump supporters at his rallies gleefully yell and scream whenever Trump denigrates another human being. 

McDermott: Memo from a voter whose vote won't count in November Opinion: No matter who wins, my vote in November won't matter one iota in the selection of the next president. In a real way, it won't even count.

Editorial: Don't fall for misleading 'ballot candy' on Missouri referendum issue Editorial: Missouri citizens who want to know what their elected state lawmakers think of them should watch carefully what's going on in Jefferson City right now.

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Editorial: A legislator with a court record put a veil on court records. This can't stand. Editorial: Hiding the names of  all  victims and witnesses would seem to be a roundabout way of improperly shielding the perpetrators themselves from legitimate public scrutiny.

Schmidt: As a RINO, I knew Trumpers would win. I didn't know how they'd make me feel. I knew when I attended a Missouri GOP presidential caucus gathering last Saturday that I would be in the minority as a Nikki Haley supporter. But nothing prepared me for what I experienced.

Jackson: An updated FDR program could turn the migrant tide to America's benefit As a person who usually memorized just enough facts in history classes to pass the tests, I was amazed to discover that bits and pieces of historical information were still stored in the archived sections of my brain.

Unveiling the magic: A Benton County adventure guide Content by Benton County Tourism and Recreation. Discover the magic of Benton County and explore the myriad experiences that await you.

Season tickets on sale now for epic summer at The Muny Content by The Muny. Experience amazing shows and performances this summer at The Muny.


Kansas City Star - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:47 AM

Kansas' presidential primary means about as much as Vladimir Putin's big `landslide' Opinion In the Sunflower State, you can choose anybody you like. It just won't matter. But there's an alternative. Opinion March 18, 2024, 12:30 PM

John Mellencamp leaves stage as he's heckled at concert, reports say. `Show's over' March 18, 2024, 10:28 AM

This is the LA mansion where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are enjoying alone time March 18, 2024, 5:11 PM

`Why do you want to know?': How Kansas police agencies respond to body camera requests March 17, 2024, 6:00 AM

Powerball player just misses $623 million jackpot — but still wins big in Michigan March 17, 2024, 9:34 AM

Rapper `hunted down and executed' in casino parking garage after show, IN cops say March 18, 2024, 12:52 PM

Internet access isn't a luxury — it's a `must have.' This program is crucial Opinion March 18, 2024, 5:08 AM

Commentary: Ours is the most wasteful civilization in history. Here's how to stop that Updated March 19, 2024, 3:22 AM

Doyle McManus: Trump has big plans for California if he wins a second term. Fasten your seatbelts Updated March 19, 2024, 3:19 AM

Editorial: A helping hand for Haiti: We can and should protect those forced to flee Updated March 19, 2024, 3:18 AM

Kansas Republicans' attack on mail-in voting is the real election fraud Opinion March 17, 2024, 5:05 AM

City manager Brian Platt needs to convince KC he's not just waiting for a better offer Opinion March 13, 2024, 5:06 AM

JoCo GOP event where you could bludgeon effigy of Biden was awful, and awfully Trumpy Opinion Updated March 11, 2024, 5:08 PM

Star Editorial Board: What we need to know before saying yes to Royals, Chiefs stadiums Opinion Updated March 6, 2024, 10:45 AM

Mike Parson might not have done Britt Reid any favors by commuting his sentence Opinion Updated March 4, 2024, 1:51 PM

Editorial: Why it's smart for universities to bring back the SAT requirement Updated March 19, 2024, 3:18 AM

Editorial: The US can't cruise its way through the Haiti crisis Updated March 19, 2024, 3:18 AM

Editorial: The clock ticks for Chinese ownership of TikTok. Good Updated March 19, 2024, 3:17 AM

Commentary: Aging comes with stigma. Let's admire the defiant Updated March 19, 2024, 3:15 AM

Tyler Cowen: Why is Haiti's economy so much worse than its neighbor's? Updated March 19, 2024, 3:15 AM


The Springfield News Leader - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:48 AM

Community schools a better option than corporal punishment Ira Edelman 

Mohammadkhani is leader needed for Springfield Public Schools

Cleaner energy could make SE Missouri aluminum plant viable again Brian Smith 

Open enrollment bill sends the wrong message to school districts Martha Schatz, Sue Groves, Karen Miller, Jim Holt, Linda Holt and Brenda Cologna 

Corporal punishment a 'snake oil remedy' that disrespects SPS students Sophia Leonard 

Survey says Missourians prefer a five-day school week James V. Shuls 

Kleinsmith: Roberts an 'exemplary' candidate for Nixa school board Stephen Kleinsmith 

Missouri needs to defend anti-abortion laws with anti-abortion governor Tanya Willmeth 

Editor's note: Submitting a political endorsement? Here's our deadline Amos Bridges 

Missouri S&T dean: Why we need more students to pursue engineering David Borrok 

Back on Track America PAC: How we chose who to back for SPS board Elizabeth Wilson 

Valentine's Day — and love — should be about more than Cupid's arrow Cliff Rawley 

Pulley: Fire and brimstone preacher no match for baseball and birds Michael Pulley 

Andrew Bailey: Our southern border is worth defending Andrew Bailey 

Big problems coming for the Ozarks if no one stands up to Big Meat Dan Chiles 

As Earth Day approaches, support Ozarks groups protecting soil, water Barry Rowell 

Republican candidates distort truth of economy under Trump, Biden Robert Haslag 

Consumers, cattle producers farmers suffer as meatpackers profit

As an educator, school choice gives me a voice Rebecca McInnish 

Collapse of immigration bill spotlights Republican failure to govern Robert Haslag 


The Independence Examiner - Opinion
As of (03/01/2022) at 10:55 AM

Our opinion: Political game is over, and governor should apologize

Phil Murray: Missouri legislators need to act on school funding Phil Murray 

Letter: Rowland can deliver the change Independence needs

Letter: Independence leaders have helped the arts come to life in Englewood

Letter: A thank-you to Independence mayoral candidates Jeff Fox 

Letter: Slanderous mailer embodies what's wrong with local politics

Letter: Mayor Weir worked successfully on funding for police and animal shelter

Jeff Fox: The good old days on an endless loop Jeff Fox 

Letter: Weir's leadership shows commitment to community

Letter: Rowland, DeLuccie will set the right direction for Independence

Letter: Council Member Huff is wrong to oppose public health

Letter: U.S. must step up to its responsibilities

Letter: Ken Love will listen and has plans for a better community

Letter: Rowland has proven experience and would bring needed change for Independence

Letter: Mayor Weir has served Independence well

Letter: Mayor Weir has listened and led, and has earned continued support

Letter: Weir has worked hard for first responders

Phil Hanson: Paths to strategic and tax-efficient giving for others Phil Hanson 

Our opinion: Needlessly exposed in a moment of challenge

Our opinion: Added library branch signifies progress in Independence


The Columbia Missourian - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:49 AM

Opinion UNIVERSITY IN A GARDEN Millier celebrates MU Botanic Garden"s connection to community ahead of retirement Pete Millier considers his responsibilities as head of Landscape Services his most vital function.

Campaign trial Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

CoMo Collective There"s still time to get involved in Missouri"s legislative process Only bills approved by both chambers before session ends will go to the governor, so it's a race against time.

Ending Auto Access program for course materials could be costly for college students Luke Becker The federal government is considering a rule change for AutoAccess, a popular program for college course materials.

UNIVERSITY IN A GARDEN Millier celebrates MU Botanic Garden"s connection to community ahead of retirement Janice Wiese-Fales Pete Millier considers his responsibilities as head of Landscape Services his most vital function.

Campaign trial John Darkow Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

CoMo Collective There"s still time to get involved in Missouri"s legislative process Rose Metro Only bills approved by both chambers before session ends will go to the governor, so it's a race against time.

If we don"t make a change, more shootings at public events will keep happening Michael Ugarte The United States is virtually the only country where people are allowed to own high-powered military weapons.

Cash bail is unfair and violates due process Sonali Kolhatkar Some Republicans are saying poor people should await trial behind bars while the rich go free.

Hooked on TikTok John Darkow Editorial cartoon by John Darkow.

GUEST COMMENTARY Trump is subtracting, not adding to the GOP Steven Roberts The GOP nominee"s aim is to solidify and energize his most fervent supporters, not add new ones.

Peace, not famine hunger strike bringing attention to crisis in Gaza Mark Haim The rolling hunger strike is meant to call attention to the horrific situation facing 2.2 million people in Gaza.

The Last Campaign John Darkow Editorial cartoon by John Darkow.

Biden"s budget is a lot more realistic on taxes than Trump"s on taxes The Washington Post Mr. Biden is right that the federal government needs more revenue and should raise it from those best able to pay.

It"s getting harder to reconcile today"s GOP with vision of its founders Bob Cowser Early in its existence, the Republican Party had great respect for the Constitution.

Biden has work to do, but McConnell"s endorsement of Trump stains his legacy John Langton Biden still has to answer the question of whether people are better off today than in Trump"s last year in office.

Starvation in Gaza Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

True/False statement brings political bias into festival and should be reevaluated Scott Lincoln The statement about the Hamas-Israel war appeared ill-timed.

C.W. DAWSON It"s time to help women combat colorism and redefine beauty C.W. Dawson Since beauty is a social currency, colorism heavily affects women of color.

Lisa Meyer would make good addition to City Council Cindy Deggendorf Lisa realizes that our city needs to focus on core, practical issues.


Columbia Daily Tribune - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:49 AM

Here are the economic winners and losers of February 2024 Jeff MacLellan 

Columbia's War on Poverty: Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Maj. Kevin Cedervall 

The great, the good, the bad and the economically ugly of 2023 Jeff Maclellan 

Here's why having your dog in the front seat is a bad idea Jeffrey Miller 

Why do most Americans feel bad about the economy? Jeff MacLellan 

Extending the farm bill means higher support prices for some crops Pat Westhoff 

How the disconnect between monetary and fiscal policy affects economy Jeff MacLellan 

What's your walk-up song? Most of us need many for different occasions Jeffrey Miller 

Columbia's War on Poverty: Share that Christmas spirit Kevin Cedervall 

Where are interest rates headed now? Jeff MacLellan 

Columbia's War on Poverty: Christmas parade will expand its mission Major Kevin Cedervall, The Salvation Army Columbia 

Why global crop yields signal both optimism and concern for future Pat Westhoff 

Many fashion choices can be painful Dr. Jeff Miller 

Want to make an impact? Volunteer with a poverty services organization Major Kevin Cedervall, The Salvation Army Columbia 

Inflation is slowing, but price increases are here to stay Jeff MacLellan 

NIL changes the game for college football programs Jonathon Moberly 

Columbia's War on Poverty: How are we doing in Columbia? Major Kevin Cedervall 

Odd puzzle pieces: High farm income and a farm trade deficit Paul Westhoff 

My mother's death prompted an exhaustive effort to settle her estate Jeff Miller 

Healthcare Access for Missouri's Vulnerable Communities Major Kevin Cedervall, The Salvation Army Columbia 


St. Joseph News-Press - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:50 AM

CID doesn't solve retail instability Editorials CID doesn't solve retail instability

Inflation's long tail Realtors have a default answer when asked about the housing market.

St. Joseph history, warts and all The 1930s brought economic uncertainty, political demagoguery and technology that connected the world more than ever.

Small businesses still need help A level playing field stood out as the most convincing argument when Missouri lawmakers debated the enactment of "Wayfair” legislation that would create an online sales tax.

Social media got it wrong again Hiram Johnson, a senator from California, is credited with coining the phrase, "The first casualty when war comes is truth.”

Board needs to walk the walk When St. Joseph voters passed a capital improvements tax extension in August, they signaled strong support for creating safe routes to schools.

Time will tell on ARPA's impact In the wake of the pandemic, Washington lavished unprecedented money on local and state governments.

Old-fashioned fear of failure For those about to attend school, we salute you.

A movement destined to fail On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, commentators often remark on how united this country was during that difficult time.

Biden's e-vehicle dilemma Striking autoworkers should have asked one question of Joe Biden when he became the first sitting president to walk the picket line.

St. Joseph achieves a 'runner's high' Those runners who finished the 26-mile course through St. Joseph's beautiful Parkway system must have felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Maybe a few experienced the "runner's high” that drives these athletes to push themselves to the physical limit.

It's better to build than to burn The obligatory campaign stop at the shooting range has become de rigueur for any politician who wants to voice strong support for Second Amendment rights.

Our dysfunctional school board family It's come to this. Ken Reeder is the voice of reason on the St. Joseph Board of Education.

Med school is something to celebrate A few years ago, St. Joseph residents might have voiced skepticism about a school of medicine coming to the city.

Do robots dream of a three-day weekend? Robots don't need the Labor Day holiday to unwind. They work efficiently and without complaint, often replacing humans in tasks that are repetitive or hazardous.

Some parents do belong in jail It's been said that if you have to ask how much something costs, you probably can't afford it.

Right questions at the wrong time No doubt, next Monday's St. Joseph City Council meeting will be a real doozy.

Drug revenue should go to drug problems At first glance, little has changed since Missouri legalized recreational marijuana.

I-229 doesn't deserve the nostalgia If you're OK with shutting down the Interstate 229 double-decker bridge for emergency repairs, then last week's pavement blowup is literally just a bump in the road.

Don't take camp for granted After all these years, it might be possible to take Chiefs training camp for granted.


The Joplin Globe - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:51 AM

Mona Charen: Marjorie Taylor Green's bad faith exceeded by her shamelessness President Joe Biden chose to scrap a bit with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene at the State of the Union — a choice that should remind us of t…

Our view: It's clear GOP voters want return to primary It's clear to us that Missouri Republican voters prefer a primary over a caucus, and they are unhappy with this spring's mechanism for choosin…

Geoff Caldwell: Tick tock, tick tock .... it's past time for Tik Tok Over the past few months you may have seen them on your television — ads from Americans of all walks of life extolling the virtues of TikTok.

Your view: Keep Joplin's future bright, support Proposition Progress It's time to renew Joplin's Capital Improvement Sales Tax, also known as Proposition Progress.

Your view: Supporting tax renewal will meet demands of the future On April 2, the renewal of Joplin's Capital Improvement Sales Tax will be on the ballot as Proposition Progress. The 3/8-cent tax provides fun…

Hallie Schechter: Restoring voting rights in Missouri is a step toward justice and public safety For Missourians with felony convictions, disenfranchisement laws that restrict voting rights due to a past or current felony conviction stand …

Veronique de Rugy: A new fiscal commission must heed lesson of 1997 The Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee made news recently by announcing that if his party is serious about changing the fiscal …

Shawna Bethell: Black-footed ferret a reason to cheer in Kansas As op-ed writers, we often find ourselves writing about something negative, trying to inform the public about a problem that needs fixing. I w…

Geoff Caldwell: Neither leading candidate willing to follow George Washington If your double jeopardy category for this past week was “Words that begin with the letter S,” you're in the money today.

Kerry Sachetta: Celebrate, support public education School districts around the nation recently celebrated National Public Schools Week. The week is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments …

Your view: Joplin urged to vote 'Yes' on Proposition Progress Dear fellow Joplin residents,

Your view: For gun control advocates, facts get in the way The problem with facts is they always get in the way.

ESCH, Brian Jul 24, 1960 - Mar 14, 2024 Russell, Harry Hill, Raymond Voelker, John FISHER, Sara Wald, Addie WOOD, Betty More Obituaries More News Opinion Your view: Electric vehicles cleaner, create jobs, savings With environmental concerns persisting, advancement toward electric vehicle use is a necessa…

Froma Harrop: New York suburbs could return Democrats to power In bygone days, Democrats in New York's suburbs could happily vote for Republicans they deem…

Our view: We now know the size of the bite Now we know the size of the bite.

Rich Lowry: The day Joe Biden blew up the border Joe Biden was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2021. Less than two weeks later, on Feb. 2, he issued …

Our view: Libraries help build sense of community According to those motivational posters that have become ubiquitous, Albert Einstein is cred…

Sandy Rozek: Death, life without parole sentences for Oklahoma sex crimes won't save tomorrow's victims Protecting children from the horrors of sexual abuse is a noble goal and one that the Nation…

Our view: A good day to celebrate a tax Today is a good day to celebrate a few things, like the early arrival of spring ... and taxes.

Geoff Caldwell: Some suggestions for the State of the Union 2024 We are living in a time of political division that could be argued is the most intense since…


The Jefferson City News Tribune - Opinion
As of (10/30/2023) at 10:12 AM

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Pundits suggest Haley could be best path for GOP win: In last week's column, I wrote about asking political scientists to use their expertise to identify scenarios whereby Joe Biden doesn't become the Democratic n… by Bradley Gitz: October 30, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Hamas rocket launch sites near mosques, schools: A few days after releasing two American hostages, Hamas freed two elderly female Israeli captives on Sunday. But 230 more innocent civilians -- including 10 Am… by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: No one needs foreign policy run by Hollywood: William F. Buckley Jr. famously quipped, "I would rather be governed by the first 2,000 people in the Boston telephone directory than by the 2,000 people on th… by By Tim Graham Creators Syndicate October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Lessons in how to – and how not to –govern: The differences between the Democratic and Republican parties have rarely looked as large and as consequential as in recent weeks. by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023 :

OUR OPINION: Door closes on shelter, another opens: Sometimes, it's OK to end a relationship. October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: We in middle must speak out on Israel: FORT WORTH, Texas -- It's been said that war makes for strange bedfellows. by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023 :

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Never-ending inflation 'Bidenomics in action': It's bad enough the White House helped create 40-year-high inflation. But now it has the audacity to gaslight the American people by not only minimizing the pr… by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive PERSPECTIVE: Missouri solidly stands with Israelis: Greetings from the fourth floor of your State Capitol on a cloudy and very much fallish day. As I made my way to the Missouri game Oct. 21, I could see how the… October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Biden's political skills are helping him get this crisis right: It's early, but the Israel-Hamas war is already demonstrating what presidents can bring to foreign policy crises -- and why Joe Biden is well equipped to deal … by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Democrats pushing noncitizen voting scam: If you think offering migrants luxury hotel rooms, free meals, laundry service, transportation, health care and immigration lawyers is excessive, just wait unt… by By Betsy McCaughey Creators Syndicate October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Israel faces difficult choices: When Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was struggling over when to order the D-Day invasion of Europe in 1944, he wrestled with uncooperative weather, but also worried… by By Cal Thomas Tribune Content Agency October 29, 2023

Subscriber Exclusive COMMENTARY: Israel-Hamas war tests left's views on cancel culture: Most people seem to think that free speech means saying whatever you want without consequences. But that's never been true -- at least, legally speaking. The F… by Tribune News Service: October 29, 2023


The Southeast Missourian - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:51 AM

Cape Catfish hire new manager for 2024 season The college baseball season is in full swing. Big League ballplayers are gearing up for the 2024 season in Florida and Arizona spring training camps. For fans of America’s pastime, it’s a glorious time of year. The smell of fresh cut grass. The sounds of wood (or aluminum) bats hitting baseballs. This time of year, every team has a chance of winning. Spring brings with it a renewed hope in dugouts and fields from high school teams to college programs to the pros. ...

Democratic leadership send signal to left-wing base Rich Lowry The uncommitted voters of Michigan say "jump," and Chuck Schumer asks "how high?" The Senate majority leader gave an extraordinary speech flaying the democratically elected leader of an ally engaged in fighting a defensive war against a hideous terrorist enemy...

Biden's budget plan is the wrong recipe for America Jason Smith President Joe Biden frequently says, "Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value." Well, as Biden's recently released budget proposal for next year makes clear, he is once again doubling down on the very same failed policies that are bankrupting America, waging war on U.S. energy, and fueling the most painful economic crisis in decades. There's no question that his budget plan is the wrong recipe for America...

Biden's corporate tax hike: populism versus economic literacy (3/18/24) 3 In the latest volley of policy proposals that seem more rooted in populist rhetoric than economic knowledge, President Joe Biden’s budget plan to hike the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28% strikes me as particularly misguided. This move, ostensibly aimed at ensuring a “fair share” of contributions from corporate America, is a glaring testament to a simplistic and all-too-common type of economic thinking that already hamstrings our nation’s competitiveness, stifles innovation and ultimately penalizes the average American worker and consumer. ...

To win, the GOP needs to say what its for, not against (3/18/24) Republicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t able to impeach Donald Trump because they didn’t control the Senate, Republicans are never going to impeach Biden for the same reason. ...

Trump and his MAGA movement stormed the Republican establishment. Now they have become it (3/16/24) 5 Jonah Goldberg Jonah Goldberg for 3-12-24 Donald Trump's domination of last week's primaries made it official: He has successfully routed the GOP establishment. Some would argue, with ample evidence, that this happened a long time ago. Particularly in Congress, the party is divided into three sometimes overlapping factions: Reaganites, pragmatists and populists, the last being Trump's "MAGA" faction. ...

This is not the Soviet Union, Mr. Biden (3/16/24) 8 Star Parker In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed. It marked the end of an experiment that lasted almost a century testing the premise that godless secularization, turning control of people's lives over to other people to rule them, who decide what others need and how they should live and conduct their lives, is the answer for mankind...

Congrats to Delta basketball (3/14/24) Congratulations to the Delta Ladycats! As a team host for the Missouri State High School Basketball Championships in Columbia, I had the opportunity to spend time with the basketball players, coaches David and Toby Heeb, and fans from Delta, Missouri. These people were distinguished representatives of their community, and you should be proud of the excellent impression they made in Columbia...

Supporting our police (3/14/24) I am a transplant from Springfield, Missour Missouri. I am a retired division commander from the Springfield Missouri Police Department. I moved here from the Ozarks about two years ago. I can also say that the police department in Cape does the best they can with what they have...

Speak Out 3-19-24 Health crisis I think I have identified a factor in the health crisis. I have a serious condition that requires monitoring every few months. The day before my last scheduled visit, I got a call that my appointment was canceled and it would be weeks before another opening. If my critical appointment can be delayed weeks, do I really need it? Are all these follow ups needed or just if you have insurance? Maybe there isn't a shortage of doctors. There is just too much doctoring!...

Editorial: Congratulations to Delta girls on great season (3/15/24) Anyone who follows high school girls basketball in this part of Missouri knows Delta has one of the premier programs around. The high-scoring Bobcats put up a lot of points and racked up lots of wins.

Column: Is Laken Riley's life worth less than George Floyd's? (3/15/24) 1 Betsy McCaughey George Floyd's death during a police chokehold on May 25, 2020, ignited nationwide protests to reform police procedures. Referring to Floyd's ordeal, former President Donald Trump said, "It doesn't get any worse than that," and within three weeks Trump signed an executive order establishing an abuse of force database and calling for improved police practices...

Column: Suffragette city at the state of the union (3/14/24) 1 Kathryn Lopez "Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women." This quote isn't from some evangelical firebrand or conservative pundit -- it's from Alice Paul, one of the leading suffragettes of the early 20th century. And yet, not for the first time, Democratic women wore white at a presidential State of the Union address to advocate for abortion. ...

Editorial: Suspects' sloppiness, good work help solve crimes (3/13/24) 2 In the fantasy world of television, movies and streaming programs, law enforcement officers and prosecutors wrap a tidy bow on whatever crime has occurred within the confines of the allotted time. In the real world, that’s not always the case. There usually isn’t a bartender who saw the victim and perpetrator arguing moments before the killing or an insurance policy that points a flashing sign at whomever benefited from a person’s death. But in Cape Girardeau of late, police appear to have been helped in three recent cases by alleged suspects who made their jobs a bit easier. On Feb. 25, police found a man, Casimiro Hernandez-Ruiz, dead from stab wounds in the 1200 block of North Water Street. Hours later, police apprehended two men — Ariel Escobar-Soler and Marcos Lopez — at a residence on North Middle Street. According to police, in their possession were the alleged murder weapon and a bloody jacket. ...

Column: Joe Biden will never be normal again (3/13/24) 7 Rich Lowry Joe Biden won the normality test in 2020. There wasn't anything remarkable about him. He just seemed like a steady hand who had been around for a while, who didn't look or sound like a radical, and who knew how Washington worked. He wasn't the leader of a movement, wasn't charismatic and wasn't particularly witty or well-spoken. He was, in fact, completely uninteresting and utterly conventional. He was just the most normal guy in the room...

Column: The most divisive State of the Union address in U.S. history (3/13/24) 8 Jason Smith On March 7, President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address that wi that will go down as the most divisive in American history. He turned the annual tradition into a campaign event, launching attack after attack against his political opponent and rural communities. ...

Letter to the Editor: Support public safety employees (3/12/24) Our police and fire departments provide extremely important and essential services for all of us in the community. They should be valued, supported and compensated with higher wages. It has been my experience that many caring individuals live in the City of Cape Girardeau. Most will support a reasonable proposal to ensure our public safety departments are fully staffed and paid competitive wages...

Column: The Ukraiian Verdun (3/12/24) Victor Davis Hanson Ukraine has ossified into something like the modern version of the horrific Battle of Verdun, fought 108 years ago on the 1916 Western Front of World War I. That meat grinder cost France and Germany some 700,000 dead and wounded...

Editorial: SEMO campaign reaches milestone with private support (3/11/24) 1 Southeast Missouri State University has reached a milestone in its Transforming Lives capital campaign. The university has raised 70% of its $60 million goal, which only includes funds from individuals and businesses. The Southeast Missourian recently reported that the current funding total is made up of 7,864 individuals and corporations who are supporting the effort. The total does not include dollars pledged from the City of Cape Girardeau, state of Missouri or federal government...

Column: A miracle in California (3/11/24) 3 A miracle occurred Tuesday in California's U.S. Senate primary race. In a deep Blue state where Democrat voters outnumber Republicans 2-1, Steve Garvey, the former L.A. Dodger star, ran against three Democrats and came in a close second to Democrat Congressman Adam Schiff...


Sedalia Democrat - Opinion
As of (03/19/2024) at 03:51 AM

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Are you the bomb or the balm?