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New study reinforces need to combat hunger in Valley

Editorial: A new study released last eek reinforces what many already know all too well: The scope of hunger


Why is Carson surging in polls?

Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service There is one candidate in the Republican presidential


Classrooms should offer comfort

Opinion: By Shantha Rau Barriga Tribune News Service This school year, we need to rethink discipline in


Humane approach to refugees

Opinion: By Angie Trudell Vasquez Tribune News Service The vast majority of Americans, through lineage or


UN peacekeepers rape, pillage in numbers that demand global attention

Editorial: 2In light of the most-recent report of sexual abuse by United Nations peacekeepers in the Central


Smart animals are great teachers

Opinion: By Michelle Kretzer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals It’s time for students to heave


America put to the test

Opinion: Let’s get something straight. America has never been a “Christian nation.” Those who believe


$30 to take on the billionaires

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For today’s report, I have a bunch of statistics for you. Where


It’s D-Day for misguided county clerk in Kentucky

Editorial: The 18th century founding fathers of our great nation wisely recognized the value of keeping


A softer, warmer Hillary

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON She’s a grandmother. For years she was the


Do you think like an economist?

Opinion: By Richard Nisbett Los Angeles Times Let’s see if you think like an economist. You have


Smarmy apologist for Tony

Opinion: Dear Anonymous Letter Writer: If you’re determined to hide your identity, you might consider


US should implement urgent voting reforms

Opinion: US should implement urgent voting reforms Only 14 months of hell to go through until the


Is marijuana a gateway drug? It most definitely is

Opinion: In your Aug. 25 edit- orial, “Voters should think long, hard before saying yes to legalization of


With jackpots nearing $1M, Queen of Hearts should get state review

Editorial: What started out as just another game of chance in a neighborhood tavern and eatery has grown into a