Local Opinion

NWA EDITORIAL: For Haak, Bonilla, Bryant, Huffman-Gilreath Delia Haak won a hotly contested Republican primary in Arkansas House District 91 and now faces Democrat Nick Jones in the Nov. 3 general election. October 23, 2020

OPINION | GARY SMITH: You really should wear a mask If we have firmly established one thing in our time together in this space, it's that I'm not the Hard News Guy. by Gary Smith - October 23, 2020

An early look at 2024 On Nov. 4, whether or not President Donald Trump is reelected, the campaign to become the GOP’s nominee in 2024 begins. In the past two weeks, I’ve kept a list ... by HUGH HEWITT THE WASHINGTON POST - October 23, 2020

OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Fear and trembling U.S. Rep. French Hill has warned voters in the 2nd Congressional District that his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Joyce Elliott, is Black. by John Brummett - October 22, 2020

Letters to the editor Reader gets an answer that wasn't expected October 22, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: For Fite, Whitaker, Clowney, Godfrey and Lundstrum We've always been impressed with Charlene Fite, the Arkansas House of Representatives member for District 80. She's strikes us as knowledgeable, thoughtful and ... by NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - October 22, 2020

RICKEY BOOKER JR.: A few bad apples? In the national discussion about policing in America, a common phrase has emerged: "There are just a few bad apples." by Rickey Booker Jr. - October 22, 2020

OPINION | REX NELSON: Arkansas' wildest place Asked to name the wildest place in Arkansas, many residents of this state would point to a spot in the Ozarks or Ouachita Mountains. I look to the lowlands, the... by Rex Nelson - October 21, 2020

OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: It's all on the line You choose the full early-voting experience, autumn 2020 style. by John Brummett - October 21, 2020

BRENDA BLAGG: Issues with Issue 3 The third proposed constitutional amendment referred to the Nov. 3 general election ballot would make Arkansas' already-challenging citizen initiative process m... by Brenda Blagg - October 21, 2020

OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Write on Imagine your assignment is to produce three opinion columns each week on issues of your choice. Just lay your message out there under your name for the world to... by Mike Masterson - October 20, 2020

FRAN ALEXANDER: Environment is on the ballot It all comes down to this -- who "gets it" and who doesn't? We make the mistake of assuming, of course, that with understanding and education, people will adjus... by Fran Alexander - October 20, 2020

OPINION | BRADLEY GITZ: Being anti-racist Many thought that the election of Barack Obama would improve race relations in America, even to the point of voting for him primarily for that reason. by Bradley Gitz - October 19, 2020

NWA EDITORIAL: For Lioneld Jordan Perhaps the most compelling argument those who want a change in the office of Fayetteville mayor have made is that Lioneld Jordan has had his turn at the helm f... October 19, 2020

OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: A spark rekindled? We'd have ourselves a photo finish, except we're at the head of the stretch. by John Brummett - October 18, 2020