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Opinion

Gary Varvel for May 29, 2026

Gary Varvel for May 29, 2026

    Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

    Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

      Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

      Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

      Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

        How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to die at tragically early ages? Actually, that's a myth that Rollins and others proved flawed.

        Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

        Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

        • StringersHub

        Iranians are gradually regaining internet access after an 88-day government-imposed blackout that isolated much of the country from the outside world

        Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

        Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

           

          Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax  | James Rosen

          Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax | James Rosen

            I’m not a knee-jerk, anti-tax fellow. While no one enjoys paying taxes, I recognize that federal, state and local levies fund a broad range of critical needs, including schools, parks, libraries, police, public health and scientific research.

            Gary Varvel for May 28, 2026

            Gary Varvel for May 28, 2026

              Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

              Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

                🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

                8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

                8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

                  Cartoonists from across the country react to high gas prices and inflation. 

                  8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

                  8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

                    Americans were forecast to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day and $24 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. But they can be difficult holidays for adult children, given the estrangement epidemic.

                    Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                    Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                      Building more apartments, not government intervention, has lowered cost of housing

                      Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

                      Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

                        An ancient, almost surely apocryphal story is about a dog food company executive convening a big sales meeting. A very short version has the exec running through all of the company's advantages: the best sales team, the best advertising, the best packaging. He then irately asks, "So why aren't we selling more dog food?"

                        Donald Trump is having a UFC arena built in front of the White House

                        Donald Trump is having a UFC arena built in front of the White House

                          To mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, UFC fights are set to take place in front of the White House. Construction of the arena has now begun.

                          China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                          China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                            I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.

                            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

                            Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                            Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                            Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

                            Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                            Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                            How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to die at tragically early ages? Actually, that's a myth that Rollins and others proved flawed.

                            Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

                            Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

                            Iranians are gradually regaining internet access after an 88-day government-imposed blackout that isolated much of the country from the outside world

                            Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

                            Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

                             

                            Shopping

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                            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...

                            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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