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Opinion

Gary Varvel for Aug 19, 2026

Gary Varvel for Aug 19, 2026

    Gary Varvel for Aug 18, 2026

    Gary Varvel for Aug 18, 2026

      Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

      Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

        For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their burger as a possible threat. Could it harbor cyclospora, the explosive-diarrhea-causing parasite that by early August had sickened thousands, hospitalized hundreds, and led to tw…

        In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

        In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

          President Donald Trump’s chief negotiating strategy consists of keeping the other party guessing about what he might do next. As this pertains to Iran, the president has repeatedly threatened Tehran with additional military action only to back off once new “peace talks” are on the table.

          Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

          Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

            Parents deserve clarity when making decisions about childhood vaccines. They should not have to choose between political pronouncements and public health institutions whose credibility has been tested in recent years.

            Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

            Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

            • Straight Arrow News

            Trump says South Korea won't help with Iran, the exercises are costly and they “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile."

            Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

            Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

              When it passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, Congress enacted some of the biggest reforms to two of America’s welfare programs in decades — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid, which provides healthcare for one in four low-income Americans. 

              Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

              Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

                Sometimes you lose even when you win. That’s what it feels like trying to make ends meet in today’s economy — and our ever-shrinking safety net isn’t helping.

                Lettuce Prices Plunge

                Lettuce Prices Plunge

                  Lettuce prices plunged a record 16.4% in July as a cyclospora outbreak weakened demand and hit salad sales.

                  Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                  Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                    President Donald Trump’s weird hatred of offshore wind energy is costing a lot as Uncle Sam has to pay off the companies which had invested in the canceled projects.

                    Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

                    Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

                      Faced with soaring deficits, an aging population, a teetering pension system, unsustainable healthcare obligations, $1 trillion in annual interest costs, rising long-term bond yields and net public debt at around 100% of gross domestic product, what’s a country to do?

                      America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

                      America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

                        “You are being watched” was the tagline that opened every episode of the television series "Person of Interest," which ran from 2011 to 2016 and already feels ancient. The conceit of the show was that the good guys, aided by friendly artificial intelligence, could use information from a sea of cameras and microphones to stop crimes before they happened.

                        The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

                        The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

                          I often get asked for my advice on how to vote. I'm the first to concede these requests come from a very niche slice of the electorate -- that tiny remnant of people who know who I am, value my opinion and share my exasperation with both parties.

                          Gary Varvel for Aug 13, 2026

                          Gary Varvel for Aug 13, 2026

                            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

                            Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

                            Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

                            For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their burger as a possible threat. Could it harbor cyclospora, the explosive-diarrhea-causing parasite that by early August had sickened thousands, hospitalized hundreds, and led to two deaths?

                            In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            President Donald Trump’s chief negotiating strategy consists of keeping the other party guessing about what he might do next. As this pertains to Iran, the president has repeatedly threatened Tehran with additional military action only to back off once new “peace talks” are on the table.

                            Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

                            Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

                            Parents deserve clarity when making decisions about childhood vaccines. They should not have to choose between political pronouncements and public health institutions whose credibility has been tested in recent years.

                            Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

                            Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

                            Trump says South Korea won't help with Iran, the exercises are costly and they “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile."

                            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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