Texarkana Gazette

Opinion

IN OUR VIEW | Pandemic Stimulus: Biden, Democrats reach deal that will likely speed approval With bare control of Senate, it looks like Democrats will get their wish on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 8:31pm

JOHN MOORE | Tales from a storm frozen in time Each time we have a significant weather event, it seems to turn into a contest for storytelling. Each person tries to top the current weather with a story of another weather incident they lived through that was far worse. by John Moore | Columnist Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 10:56pm

IN OUR VIEW | The Cat in the Trash: Company cans six 'insensitive' Dr. Seuss books In the latest bit of news from the cancel culture front, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it will stop publishing six of the author's popular titles because they are now deemed racially insensitive. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 7:59pm

CARLA DUE | Arkansas rice versatile, economical Arkansas is the No. 1 producer of rice in the U.S. In fact, Arkansas farmers plant an average of 1.3 million acres of rice and harvest over 200 million bushels each year. That means they produce more than 9 billion pounds of rice each year. by Carla Due Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:11pm

In Our View/Freedom of Information: Annual event spotlights need for open government Back in 2002, some members of the Florida Legislature apparently decided that the good folks elected them were getting a bit too nosy about what was going on in the state capitol. Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:37pm

OPINION | Five tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions. For Haley Jones, a 24-year-old resident of Michigan, the coronavirus changed the needs of her company, and as she adapted to meet them, her responsibilities were no longer confined to her marketing specialist role. by MELISSA LAMBARENA | NerdWallet Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 5:28pm

OPINION | What free college might actually look like President Joe Biden proposed multiple "free college" measures while on the campaign trail. Do any of them have a real shot? Some experts think so. by Anna Helhoski | NerdWallet Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 5:22pm

In Our View/Insult to Injury: Arkansas should not levy income tax on unemployment benefits The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of economic uncertainty for millions of Americans. And that includes residents of the Natural State. Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 4:58pm

IN OUR VIEW | Pooling Resources: Texas legislation would help families of missing persons Every year, thousands of Americans go missing. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 7:02pm

BILL OWNEY | STORM TROOPER: Playing in the snow with a Tahoe When the thermometer reads 11 degrees and one has an appointment in 30 minutes, remote start is no small thing. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 6:46pm

IN OUR VIEW | Voter ID: Governor should sign legislation to further protect ballot integrity Arkansas state senators by a 25-9 vote, approved legislation that would make voter identification laws a bit stricter in the Natural State. Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 8:05pm

CHEERS & JEERS | Letters from Feb. 27, 2021 Letters from Feb. 27, 2021 Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 8:04pm

IN YOUR VIEW | Trump 2024?: Should former president run again or does the GOP need new blood? On Sunday, former President Donald Trump will address the Conservative Political Action Conference during its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 8:05pm

DOUG DAVIS | One hit song attracts more This week in 1966: The U.S. agreed to sell 200 tanks to Israel and Muhammad Ali was reclassified 1-A by the draft board; and a singer from Henderson, Tennessee, had his 91st hit record. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 6:42pm

IN OUR VIEW | No Chance of Success: Arkansas abortion ban political showboating On Monday, state senators approved a measure that would effectively ban almost all abortions in Arkansas. Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 10:08pm

IN OUR VIEW | Transgender Athletes: Arkansas AG bucks president with proposed legislation In January, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that opened the door for transgender athletes to compete on women and girls' sports teams. Published Feb. 23 2021 @ 8:14pm

COLUMN | Digital assets on the mind I was somewhat surprised to see in the paper this morning (Feb. 17, 2021) that bitcoin, the predominant digital currency (or "crypto") among the most popular alternative digital currencies such as Ether and Litecoin, has reached a mind-blowing value of nearly $49,000 per coin (For perspective, the price of a bitcoin was around $1000 at the beginning of 2017). This doubling in value in less than two months represents a gain of nearly 70% for the "currency" in 2021. This appreciation in value has led to an unprecedented public interest in bitcoin in recent years. Bitcoin's gradual increase in value is partly attributed to the facts that major corporations such as Tesla. BNY Mellon and Mastercard have recently revealed their interests in digital currencies. Bitcoin is also thought to possess many advantages over fiat currencies (such as the dollar). by Dr. James Nguyen Published Feb. 22 2021 @ 12:45pm

Something with a ring to it Most of us have a box or other container where we keep items we feel are important enough to carry with us throughout our lives. Mine is a cardboard box. It includes things that might not mean much to others, but do to me. by John Moore Published Feb. 21 2021 @ 10:36pm

OPINION | Four tips for starting or reinventing a business in tough times Think the best time to start a business is in a booming economy? Maybe. But some of the biggest business success stories in recent decades actually came from a good idea hatched during a recession. by Hal M. Bundrick | NerdWallet Published Feb. 21 2021 @ 8:00pm

OPINION | Millennial Money: Turn your quarantine clutter into money I placed more online orders than I can count in 2020. And I justified all of them. by Courtney Jespersen | NerdWallet Published Feb. 21 2021 @ 8:00pm

IN OUR VIEW | Everyday Heroes: We salute those who helped us all get through the storm Things are finally starting to get back to normal in the Twin Cities. Published Feb. 20 2021 @ 7:22pm

IN OUR VIEW | Touch Down: Mars rover an epic achievement If you were like most in the Twin Cities, stuck at home waiting out the snowstorm, you had the chance to see something incredible. Published Feb. 19 2021 @ 5:19pm

CHEERS & JEERS | Letters from Feb. 20, 2021 Letters from Feb. 20, 2021 Published Feb. 19 2021 @ 5:16pm