Local Opinion

KAREN MARTIN: Beneficiaries of procedures abound A friendly chat at Starbucks wandered into the topic of what my friend termed the "medical-industrial complex." by Karen Martin - September 15, 2019

GREG HARTON: Keeping the faith in guns "God-given" right to openly carry might be a misreading of Scripture. September 15, 2019

OTHERS SAY: Don't free the Freddies It's official: The Trump administration has a plan to deal with mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- by returning them to the same quasi-governmental f... by Bloomberg Opinion - September 15, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Raising a stink Bethel Heights' documented struggles to deliver adequate sewage treatment has created circumstances that could lead to the small town shrinking even more. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 15, 2019

Who won the week? Commentary: 'Who won the week?' Me, because I stopped watching cable news by Stephen J. Lyons Chicago Tribune - September 15, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor Letter writer comments on city's decision-making process September 14, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor Letter writers weigh in on Federal Reserve leader, Southern secession and civics lessons. September 14, 2019

MASTERSON ONLINE: Laughter and love at Lyric Blessed or saddled (depending on one's view) with the name of a popular beer, standup comedian Sam Adams of Denver made his second stage appearance in less than... by Mike Masterson - September 14, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Finding connections The governor says people want stronger Internet connections in Arkansas State Parks, but devices still are no substitute for the outdoors experience. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 13, 2019

Gary Smith: It’s a kick, again I’m going to steal a line from the very worst installment of “The Godfather”: Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in. September 13, 2019

Is the UK still Europe? British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is desperate to translate the British public’s June 2016 vote to leave the European Union into a concrete Brexit. by Davis Hanson - September 13, 2019

COMMENTARY: Ante up for the community Healthy local democracy requires healthy local journalism. For decades, however, the tsunami-like forces of search and social platforms, political polarization,... by DOUGLAS SMITH New York Times News Service - September 12, 2019

TED TALLEY: "Foolish" art still feeds the soul An artist's piece in Austria might seem "foolish" to some, but most art can attract its naysayers. September 12, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Thursday's thumbs Education, leadership, citizen engagement and national championships earn up- and downturned digits in this week's Thursday's thumbs. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - September 12, 2019

NWA LETTERS Time for all Christians to stand against Trump September 12, 2019