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TDS on full display I had to laugh at the pathetically misinformed offering from Greg Rountree, his Trump Derangement Syndrome on full display. First...

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COLUMNIST: I tried this new abomination at Whole Foods so you don’t have to

I love pickles. Dill pickles, kosher dill pickles, cornichons, full-sour pickles, half-sour pickles, quarter-sour pickles, quick pickles, gherkins,...

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EDITORIAL: Soft power, hard knocks

It's rare these days when former presidents weigh in on current political matters.

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EDITORIAL: Tariff people

The president says he's a "tariff man."

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COLUMNIST: Senator was right about bill, but now he’s out

On Tuesday, Republican Senator Thom Tillis became one of only three GOP senators to cast a vote against President Donald Trump's budget bill....

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OPINION | Drivetime Mahatma: Numbers indicate drivers are better off buckling up

Hello Brother: We old guys and coffee drinkers think it would be useful to the public to add to the stories about car crashes in your fine paper as to...

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Flashback

Editor's note: This letter was originally published 15 years ago today. First, be appreciative Jimmy Carter once ended a speech by saying "I just want...

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Rewrote Constitution In the Dred Scott decision (1857), the Supreme Court declared that a "free negro of the African race ... is not a 'citizen.'" The...

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Technicalities matter

Every word matters in critical legal documents, and no language is more pored over and parsed for meaning than that used in our U.S. Constitution. The...

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Law poses risks

I have dedicated my life to service of my country, Arkansas, and our veterans. I always strive to ensure that our eligible active, reserve, National...

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COLUMNIST: Not as free as you think

There's a lot to celebrate this Independence Day, as we mark the 249th anniversary of our national divorce from Great Britain and the abuses of King...

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EDITORIAL: Fourth of July—a secular holiday?

"If a good bleeding can bring those Bible-faced Yankees to their senses, the fever of independency should soon abate."--British

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Still chance to fix it Since the Senate passed its Big Bad Budget Bill, it goes back to the House of Representatives, where they have a chance to make...

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OPINION | KRISTY BRASFIELD: Raising readers

In recent years, Arkansas has taken bold steps to improve literacy through the R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Arkansas...

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Security blueprint

Ensuring the safety and security of American citizens is generally associated with foreign policy and counterterrorism efforts, but the reality is...

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EDITORIAL: When legal sense is common sense, too

Please forgive us, Gentle Reader, for taking so long to get around to the U.S.

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Simple mathematics The U.S. is going bankrupt due to overspending of government and the greed of billionaires. Billionaires continue to spend millions...

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COLUMNIST: SCOTUS respects rights of parents

Here's why I think the Supreme Court might be on to something in its decision allowing a group of Muslim and Christian parents to opt their young...

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COLUMNIST: A year out

One year from now, the nation will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I fear it could be a shame, even possibly a sham....

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EDITORIAL SHORT: Got one right

Harry S. Truman said he wanted a one-armed economist.

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Fishing with St. Peter I read with interest Bryan Hendricks' recent Sunday outdoor column. The substance of the column was how artificial intelligence...

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OTHERS SAY: Is centrism in the Democratic Party dead? Let’s hope not

An interesting question has emerged after socialist Zohran Mamdani's primary triumph in the race for New York City mayor. Is the primary electorate...

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CAL THOMAS: Where is our pride?

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Following trips to different countries over many years, I have longed to return home and hear these words from an immigration...

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EDITORIAL: Speaking of computers …

Last weekend clearly displayed the might of the U.S.

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EDITORIAL: Congress gets busy

As surprising as it may be, it turns out Congress is actually doing some work, not just ceding all decision-making to the executive branch. On...

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Bill will harm state There is so much in the budget bill that will harm the people of Arkansas and the future of our state. Medicaid cuts will hurt...

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A journey in news

I started my journalism career in 1990 at the Trumann Democrat (now the Poinsett County Democrat Tribune). I was 20 years old, a radio/TV student at...

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Trump got it right

Has there ever been a more despicable regime than the mislabeled Islamic Republic of Iran, in the sense of one governed by an uglier creed and more...

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Did Trump just earn the Nobel Peace Prize?

It's easier to make the case that President Donald Trump has earned consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize than it will be to convince those who...

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OTHERS SAY: The push to end Iran’s nuclear weapons program must continue, until there isn’t one

Now that the 12-Day War has been ended by the Trump Truce (with some salty language from the president), the ultimate goal must continue: To...

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Key to team's success There are many reasons why Razorback baseball continues to perform at an elite level. Most fans point to the quality of players...

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What’s the plan?

What’s the plan?

If you're a regular reader, it may be hard to believe I'm willing to congratulate President Donald Trump for disrupting Iran's nuke dreams.

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EDITORIAL Respectable showing

EDITORIAL Respectable showing

Paul Samuelson, an economist of some note--and an MIT man--once said the stock market has predicted nine of the past five recessions. So if you're...

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EDITORIAL: More the merrier

EDITORIAL: More the merrier

Only a few weeks after the governor's office announced merit raises in the executive branch, the state announced that thousands of teachers will get...

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On strengthening election integrity

On strengthening election integrity

As Arkansas state lawmakers and conservatives, we believe the right to vote in a free, fair, and secure election is of paramount importance, because...

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Visiting a museum-worthy collection

Visiting a museum-worthy collection

As I look around my office in downtown El Dorado, it is obvious that I am a serious collector and may border on being a fanatical one, as the extent...

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Which of us is the enemy?

Which of us is the enemy?

We live in one of the most idyllic neighborhoods in Arkansas.

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Letters

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Lobbyists for people If you want to have influence on current events but fear that your voice cannot reach far enough, you can join one of the many...

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Exercise medicine

Exercise medicine

It's no secret that our culture is fascinated by wellness. Everywhere we look, achieving optimal health is tied to purchasing trendy products and...

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COLUMN: Manatees score a victory in court, but they’re still dying by the hundreds

COLUMN: Manatees score a victory in court, but they’re still dying by the hundreds

Yes, Florida has to follow the Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting its beloved, highly imperiled manatees--at least for now, a federal...

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EDITORIAL: ‘Hold my beer’

EDITORIAL: ‘Hold my beer’

"Anything you can do I could do better; I can do anything better than you.""No,

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EDITORIAL: New York’s state of mind

EDITORIAL: New York’s state of mind

"The people have spoken--the bastards."--Mo UdallA journalist once said that Mo Udall was too funny to be president.

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OPINION | DRIVETIME MAHATMA: No end in sight for completion of I-49

OPINION | DRIVETIME MAHATMA: No end in sight for completion of I-49

Dear Mahatma: It is beyond sad that Louisiana finished its part of Interstate 49 so many years ago, and you have to go over that pig trail north and...

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Vaccines are vital

Vaccines are vital

As pediatricians, we spend our days talking with parents who want what's best for their children. They ask thoughtful questions, weigh their options...

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Check own backyard Gov. Sarah Sanders says she would never choose rioters over American law enforcement. Yes, that makes sense. But do you think she...

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Squandered trust

Squandered trust

Back in April, New York Times columnist David Brooks blamed Trumpism for the well-documented distrust Americans now have for institutions. He...

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Crafting a legacy

Crafting a legacy

It's my birthday. Time to update my obituary. Isn't that what everyone does? OK, maybe not. Indeed, while this is something I have thought about...

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OTHERS SAY: Iran strategy bearing fruit

OTHERS SAY: Iran strategy bearing fruit

Apart from death and destruction, the most predictable characteristic of war is that it is unpredictable. But taking stock of where we are today,...

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EDITORIAL SHORT: Big time hard time

EDITORIAL SHORT: Big time hard time

"Tomorrow we can drive around this townAnd let the cops chase us around ...

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EDITORIAL: Mixed news, but what did you expect?

EDITORIAL: Mixed news, but what did you expect?

A mathematician, an accountant and an economist walk into a building, all three applying for the same numbers-based job at a big company.

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