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Your Opinion: GOP could benefit from monetary policy book Dear Editor: I would like to recommend a book that everyone should read. It's called "The Deficit Myth," by Stephanie Kelton. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Welcoming the new year Dear Editor: Today is the day we need a new start. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Impeachment - An attack from within Dear Editor: On Dec. 7, 1942, "the Day of Infamy," Imperial Japan, in alliance with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, attacked Pearl Harbor. Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Verifiable facts matter now more than ever Dear Editor: Please explain this:Why is it deemed unpatriotic to take a knee during the national anthem in protest? Why is it deemed patriotic to storm the Capitol building, break windows and desecrate the halls in protest? Published Jan. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Unprecidented takeover Dear Editor: We are watching the unprecedented takeover and takedown of over half of the American citizens and our ability to freely express our views and opinions. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Mo. officials should reflect on Kim's example Dear Editor: As disgusting and sickening as I found the images on my television screen to be this past Wednesday, there was one image that genuinely touched my heart. Published Jan. 16 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Hawley's bid for the presidency Dear Editor: Congratulations to U.S. senator from Missouri Josh Hawley on coming one step closer to announcing his candidacy for President of the United States in 2024! by Tim O'Mara, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: State of USA Dear Editor: Who illegally entered the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday? Individuals did — some instigators, some "sheeple," some without a clue, but there were anti-Trump radicals whose only purpose was to incite, riot and make the resident the scapegoat. by Clayton Hill, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Election and McCarthyism Dear Editor: With the possibly false accusations regarding election fraud in this past presidential election, I feel it is like the scare and fear caused by McCarthyism of the early 1950s. by Leonard J Steinman II, Jefferson City Published Jan. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Reconstructing our democracy Dear Editor: In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton received almost 3 million more votes than Donald Trump but due to the vagaries of the Electoral College, Donald Trump emerged the victor (306 to 232 electoral votes). Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Democrats' socialist agenda Dear Editor: I commend President Trump for bringing this country around while dodging accusations from the Democrats about Russian interference in the 2016 elections during the first part of his term and then the Ukraine's investigation with Biden's son and his father along with several others top Democrats. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Beware the 'Great Reset' Dear Editor: It's time we Americans open our eyes to the reality of the "New World Order" agenda! It's now been relabeled "The Great Reset." Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: A nation run by liberals Dear Editor: Long time slogans in America continue to change.Portland Oregon's Mayor Ted Wheeler recently revised a slogan familiar to many of us. Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Golden era of television long gone Dear Editor: I remember the first television set I brought home for my mother. We set the "rabbit ear" antennae on top, turned on the set and dialed one of three stations. Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Dissecting 'fake news' Dear Editor: President Donald Trump may be credited for coining the term "fake news. Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Democracy itself is not safe Dear Editor: Donald Trump warned us that if Joe Biden were elected that there would be lawlessness. Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Forgotten essential workers Dear Editor: We always thank the doctors, nurses, paramedics and police officers for their rewarded efforts through this pandemic, but what about heroes who risk their lives every day to make Missouri safe for our citizens of this state? by Daniel Kliethermes Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Riots unjustifiable, now and previously Dear Editor: Tucker Carlson accurately stated that "Political violence begets political violence." by Curtis Thompson Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Kudos to Hawley Dear Editor: Missouri can be very proud and fortunate to have U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. by Wayne Muri, Jamestown Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Hypocrisy will further divide us Dear Editor: Protesters attacking the Capitol should be identified before disparaging any group for violent actions. by Charlotte Schnieders, Jefferson City Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Continuing to use oil makes sense Dear Editor: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." by Howard Shotts, Stover Published Jan. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Election not so smooth Dear Editor: Reference News Tribune AP article (12/27/2020) "Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions." Published Jan. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Analyzing the 13th Amendment Dear Editor: Continuing from the previous letter to the editor about the second section of the 13th Amendment, "Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." Published Jan. 7 2021 @ 12:05am