Local Opinion

Doug Thompson: Our national humiliation Columnist Doug Thompson suggests President Trump's sudden removal of U.S. forces working with the Kurds was a quid pro quo. by Doug Thompson - October 19, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Letting inmates go Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder's announcement that he'll have to start restricting the number of inmates he'll accept at the jail reflects a letdown in co... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 19, 2019

GARY SMITH: You'll be there one day, kid Columnist Gary Smith offers his thoughts on how young people sometimes stereotype older people when it comes to technological prowess (and turning their blinker... by Gary Smith - October 18, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Thursday's thumbs Thursday's thumbs are a collection of mini-editorials on the Bella Vista bypass, pour attendance at a meeting about open spaces, the Buffalo National River and ... October 17, 2019

LEE HAMILTON: U.S. not full yet I was talking with a friend the other day about immigration. It's one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. "Our countr... by Lee Hamilton - October 17, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor October 16, 2019

BRENDA BLAGG: Drawing a line Columnist Brenda Blagg says the state House of Representatives took the right step to expel a member. by Brenda Blagg - October 16, 2019

ART HOBSON: These Truths recommended to people of all ideologies Columnist Art Hobson reflects on a new book of history and the importance of knowing where the nation has come from. October 15, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Wait for it ... The notion that the Arkansas Racing Commission should pause consideration of applicants for a Pope County casino would allow time for litigation and other issue... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 15, 2019

NWA Letters: In president campaigns, not as bad as it seems I’d like to share some thoughts regarding the guest column, “Unruly,” in the Oct. 6 edition of NWA Democrat-Gazette. October 14, 2019

NWA Letters: Outraged about NBA? What about president? Republicans are upset with the NBA because they did not object strongly enough to China’s reaction to a general manager’s tweet about supporting free speech in ... October 14, 2019

RUSTY TURNER: A long-lingering scandal Columnist Rusty Turner recalls the historic Black Sox scandal as Major League Baseball plays out the post-season 100 years later. October 14, 2019

NWA EDITORIAL: Keep a lid on it Diminishing the use of extruded polystyrene foam containers for an environmental benefit is desirable, even if the idea of a government ban strains concepts of ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 13, 2019

GREG HARTON: "F" stands for fuddy-duddy Columnist Greg Harton reflects on an unfortunately public speech by the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. by Greg Harton - October 13, 2019

NWA Letters to the Editor Letter writer weighs in on Trump voters October 12, 2019