Froma Harrop: Without discipline, humane border policy fails
On his first day as president, Joe Biden is unfurling big ideas for fixing the immigration program.
Andrew Colom: Paquita Hughes
In an effort to contribute to togetherness through greater familiarity, Andrew Colom is embarking on a series of video interviews of people from Columbus who
Voice of the people: Annette Holland
All voices deserve to be heard I read in this paper where a doctor in Starkville was brought to light about his tweets pertaining to
Armstrong Williams: Is this the moment when the GOP will stand up to Trump?
On Jan. 6, 2021, I saw with my own eyes the breakdown of our society and our democracy. It was sickening, outrageous and 100% unacceptable, illegal, immoral and unpatriotic.
Slimantics: The year of unfinished business
This is my last column of 2020 and like most things in 2020, I’m ready to be done with it. (the year, not the column, I mean).
Voice of the people: Kathie Baeuerlin
Poetic response to frequent letter-writer As a conservative I always stand back, When Paul Mack goes on his attacks. Though his facts are for real,
Voice of the people: Sarah Studdard
Response to Leslie Sorrell’s letter concerning dilapidated houses I certainly feel your pain concerning dilapidated housing situations. We live in the city, as apparently you
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Final 2020 thoughts on Trump As bad as 2020 has been as a year, Donald Trump has been an even worse president, in my view,
Armstrong Williams: Another stimulus: Better late than never
According to a recent study by the Aspen Institute, up to 40 million Americans faced eviction towards the end of this year, no doubt due to the financial impact of COVID-19.
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Points out China’s growing strength during pandemic In his recent letter to the editor, Ghanshyam D. Heda hopes for more information out of China where
Mary Sanchez: A controversial nominee for some, Biden’s HHS pick offers a promising path forward for all Americans
Because bible-pounding has become a favored tactic of politicians, it was only a matter of time before one of the cabinet choices of the incoming Biden administration would set off screeds of fire and brimstone.
Patrick Buchanan: 2020: America’s wake-up call
Who could have predicted how dreadful a year 2020 would be.
Voice of the people: Bill Gillmore
Response to letter praising Trump Let us look at Mr. Lollar’s letter point by point. He first lauds the President for taking no salary. President
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Response to letter praising Trump Lee Roy Lollar and I have something in common despite being on opposite sides of the political spectrum: we frequently
Other editors: Political parties have like concern
Charter schools overall are a good idea. They can offer an escape for children trapped in substandard traditional public schools.