Opinions

Editorial Cartoon | April 16, 2019

Last month, in the wake of the Felicity Huffman/Lori Loughlin/et al. college admissions scandal, I wrote a column about Americans’ outdated obsession with so-called “elite” colleges and universities.

Editorial Cartoon | April 15, 2019

I don’t care about President Trump’s tax returns.

If you’re like me, you’re probably going to sit down on Sunday night, popcorn and adult beverage in hand, to watch the start of the final season of “Game of Thrones.”

The two Kingman Unified School District high schools were listed among several schools who stand to lose millions of dollars in federal funding. All because state lawmakers wanted to offer an alternative to the AzMERIT standardized test.

Editorial Cartoon | April 14, 2019

Just wanted to commend you on the article about the American Flag.

How many Dollar Stores: City Council, stay out of my shopping cart! We like these stores, they are convenient, reasonable and offer a variety of products. I see city officials shopping there. How about checking into the closed storefronts. Or “have staff check.”

To those cheering for the downfall of Joe Biden or who’ve already predicted the end of his political career, take a deep breath and consider objectively whether the former vice president is the best hope for defeating President Trump next year.

Editorial Cartoon | April 12, 2019

Watching our government in action and presidential candidates beginning their running slogans, I saw something missing in every one of their so called agendas. No solutions.

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It's time for another installment of "Things you should do before all you have to look forward to is your weekly sponge bath from Nurse Brickbat. "

Editorial Cartoon | April 11, 2019

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In the new Democratic Party, where women and people of color are to lead, and the white men are to stand back, the presidential field has begun to sort itself out somewhat problematically.

This is in response to your article in the April 9, 2019 Daily Miner edition, “The end is near for coyote hunting contest.”

During the course of our everyday lives, everyone becomes aware of some simple and indisputable truths.

Editorial Cartoon | April 3, 2019

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Spring has finally arrived in all its glory. In Pittsburgh, the weather has warmed, the trees are blossoming and the birds are singing cheerfully.

Editorial Cartoon | April 9, 2019

“Unplanned,” the movie adapted from the best-selling book written by Abby Johnson, opened on March 29 and brought in nearly $6.4 million in its opening weekend – more than double what was predicted and an astonishing amount for a faith-based film.

What is the simplest and quickest thing that Americans can do to lower their utility bills and fight the pollution causing climate change?