Opinion

Violent protesters have a new target – average Americans

My name is Chris, I live in New Hampshire, and I’m one of the growing number of average…

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The opioid epidemic stopped getting worse on inauguration day

From 2000 to 2016, the percentage of Americans dying of drug overdoses quadrupled, increasing essentially every year. Now some in the…

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Americans should be free to pursue financial options in the COVID battle

America has arrived at a crossroads. Between widespread protests in towns and cities across the United States and…

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Reader warns of unintended consequences of social media activity

To the Editor I’ve applauded Tim Montgomery, an officer of the local Republican Party, for the impressive restoration…

Opinion

A working mom’s choice to put her kids back into school

Last month, I put my kids back into daycare. Is it because I don’t care about my kids…

Opinion

A step in the right direction, but not the final step

Boyle County High School’s site-based decision-making council took a step in the right direction Thursday when its members…

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Nobody wants to be treated “differently”
Reader wants Boyle mascot changed

My name is Charlotte Pollard. I graduated from Boyle County High School in 1968. I was excited that…

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History classes and racism – Point/Counterpoint

Point: Abolish Teaching History … Until We Get It Right We should stop teaching history in our schools.…

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K-9 units are public safety tool that must be preserved

As cities debate police funding in the wake of coast-to-coast protests, municipalities should take great care to protect…

Opinion

The Electoral College: Point/Counterpoint

Point: Our Presidential Elections Are Broken; Here’s the Cure By Saul Anuzis Our current method of electing the…