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Opinion

Gary Varvel for Mar 30, 2026

Gary Varvel for Mar 30, 2026

    Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

    Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

      It is not easy to be an American Muslim today. With the U.S. engaged in another conflict with a Muslim-majority country, rhetoric from some of our highest officials continues to vilify Islam and cast suspicion on Muslims as disloyal or dangerous.

      Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

      Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

        The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government building…

        Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

        Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

          President Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran is weakening the United States and providing America's principal adversaries, China and Russia, with a strategic opportunity to expand their global influence.

          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

            Stronger guardrails are needed for wagers that treat human misery as a roulette wheel

            Gary Varvel for Mar 26, 2026

            Gary Varvel for Mar 26, 2026

              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

              • Scott Rada

              🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

              China's fuel prices surge as the war on Iran disrupts oil supplies

              China's fuel prices surge as the war on Iran disrupts oil supplies

                China's fuel prices surge as the Iran war disrupts oil supplies. Gov't limits increases, but motorists fear higher costs.

                Russia launches record 948 drones in largest 24-hour attack on Ukraine

                Russia launches record 948 drones in largest 24-hour attack on Ukraine

                  Russia has carried out its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began, launching 948 drones within 24 hours.

                  No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                  No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                    You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

                    The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                    The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                      "The rich should pay their fair share of taxes." Who can argue with that? But then we must decide who is rich and what is meant by fair. Neither political party has distinguished itself in making such distinctions.

                      Why Oil Could Hit $150 if This Crisis Gets Worse

                      Why Oil Could Hit $150 if This Crisis Gets Worse

                        Global oil prices are rising again as supply disruptions continue and tensions in the Middle East refuse to settle. With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively restricted, nearly 20% of the world’s oil flow remains at risk. Brent crude has climbed back above $100, and analysts warn prices co…

                        Gary Varvel for Mar 24, 2026

                        Gary Varvel for Mar 24, 2026

                          Team Trump had to start a war to learn how the global economy works | Jonah Goldberg

                          Team Trump had to start a war to learn how the global economy works | Jonah Goldberg

                            Financial markets surged Monday morning when President Donald Trump claimed his administration had productive talks with Iran about ending the war. So he backed off a vow to bomb Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't reopened by Monday evening. Iran denies any such talks took place.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            Columnists

                            Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

                            Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

                            It is not easy to be an American Muslim today. With the U.S. engaged in another conflict with a Muslim-majority country, rhetoric from some of our highest officials continues to vilify Islam and cast suspicion on Muslims as disloyal or dangerous.

                            Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                            Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                            The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government buildings in Tehran.

                            Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

                            Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

                            President Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran is weakening the United States and providing America's principal adversaries, China and Russia, with a strategic opportunity to expand their global influence.

                            Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

                            Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

                            Stronger guardrails are needed for wagers that treat human misery as a roulette wheel

                            Shopping

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                            Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                            Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                            Letter to the editor

                            Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                            Letter to the editor

                            Shenandoah has the nicest people

                            Letter to the Editor

                            Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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