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Column (9/9/24)Time for a federal law prohibiting abortionIn June 2022, The Supreme Court, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision that defined the law of the land regarding abortion since 1973. Now we are in active national discourse about which abortion...
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Column (9/7/24)Smart parents can prevent school shootingsMichael Reagan“He was on our radar.” How many times have we heard that after a mass shooting at a high school or a shopping mall? We heard it for the umpteenth time again this week after a disturbed 14-year-old kid in Georgia took a rifle to school and...
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Editorial (9/6/24)SEMO District Fair is upon us; come join the fun!What do you get when you combine artworks, a snapshot of the area's agricultural products, concerts, children's entertainment, a carnival and food favorites? SEMO District Fair. This year's extravaganza is upon us, running Saturday, Sept. 7,...
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Column (9/5/24)The financial breakdown of the West Park Mall project: TIF, CID and TDD explainedBy Danny EssnerThere appears to be lingering confusion about the funding mechanism for the West Park Mall project. As a longtime member of the TIF committee with 30 years of experience as a commercial real estate lender, I feel that I have a pretty good...
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Column (9/5/24)Don’t forget the Iraqi Christians"Have mercy on us — and ISIS." Shortly after the mass killing of Christians by that terrorist group in Iraq 10 years ago, a young woman born in a refugee camp led an arena of young people in prayer. She believed in God’s mercy enough that she even...
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Editorial (9/4/24)Football season returns, and we're here for itBaseball has been known as America’s “pastime”. The world’s game is soccer. But as summer ends and fall begins, football — our football — takes center stage. It’s easy to understand why: Everyone gets a role. The players and coaches work hard...
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Column (9/3/24)New rules for radicals — How to reinvent Kamala HarrisVictor Davis HansonHow do accomplished radicals elect a mediocre far-left presidential candidate? The task might at first seem impossible. Kamala Harris is currently a radical incumbent vice president. For more than three years, she was second in command to an...
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Column (9/3/24)What to make of Harris campaign's embrace of freedomVeronique de RugyDemocrats are embracing freedom and love of country as their campaign message. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and announced that the difference between Republicans and Democrats is "freedom."...
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Editorial (9/2/24)Celebrating the 2024 B Magazine Difference MakersIn every community, there exists an army of individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed, yet their impact is profound. These unsung heroes operate across various sectors without seeking accolades. But their efforts make our communities...
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Column (9/2/24)Let's stop negotiating with terroristsStar ParkerMy organization, CURE, Center for Urban Renewal and Education, organized a delegation of 20 prominent pastors to travel to Israel to host a press conference on Oct. 7 as a show of support for and solidarity with Israelis on the one-year anniversary...
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Column (9/2/24)Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both call for unity. Here's why they're wrongJonah GoldbergThe single most abused, misused and misunderstood word in American politics is "unity." All presidential candidates vow to unite Americans. Nearly every pundit and public intellectual laments the lack of unity. "When America is united, America...
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Column (8/31/24)The great price-gouging walk backRich LowryNever mind. If you thought cracking down on price gouging was a key element of the Kamala Harris economic program — because she said as much in her economic speech a couple of weeks ago — it turns out you were mistaken. Harris merely wanted...
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Editorial (8/30/24)Labor Day: Celebrating America's workforceWhen it comes to the reasons for Monday's Labor Day holiday, the U.S. Department of Labor offers a good historical review. The first Labor Day celebration was in New York City in 1882 and organized by the Central Labor Union. Right off the bat,...
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Editorial (8/28/24)Local author event sure to have something for every book wormSoutheast Missouri is an arts-centric region. From the quality productions, exhibits and concerts at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus, Scout Hall, Bedell Performance Hall and other venues to Cape Girardeau’s downtown outdoor...
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Letter (8/27/24)Letter: LaVoy Finicum's tragic deathI had the opportunity to meet Jeanette Finicum at a local organization’s meeting. She was their speaker, and what a story she told. Her husband, LaVoy Finicum, was shot in the back by law enforcement on a snow-covered Oregon road in 2016. Unlike...
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Letter (8/24/24)Ignoring illegal hiring practicesWith all the vehement talk around this election period, I still find it so hypocritical that no one has even mentioned cracking down on the so-called law-abiding American companies and individuals fattening their bank accounts by illegally hiring...
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Editorial (8/23/24)Congratulations to all for an exciting Babe Ruth World SeriesYou don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the drama of a team winning a championship in a 1-0 game behind a stellar one-hit pitching performance. But that’s what fans got at this year’s 18-and-Under Babe Ruth World Series at Capaha Park in...
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Editorial (8/21/24)Back to school — a growth opportunitySome days just feel special. That first sunny, 70-degree day after a long, dreary winter. That first cool breeze of the fall slipping through the stands at the football game. That chilly evening when a cup of hot chocolate hits just right before...
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Editorial (8/19/24)In-depth conversation with Jason Smith at Pints & Politics event this WednesdayCongressman Jason Smith will be the featured interview Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, for the second installment of the Southeast Missourian’s Pints & Politics series. Hosted by Southeast Missourian editor Rick Fahr, the series provides a forum for...
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Letter (8/15/24)Letter: Trump's fitness for officeJohn PiephoOn Aug. 6, Kamala Harris announced that Tim Walz would be the Democratic candidate for vice president. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, issued the following statement on the social medium platform Truth Social: “What are the...
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Editorial (8/13/24)Thank you to all involved in primary electionElections are as American as apple pie and baseball. Choosing our leaders — from president down to town council — puts the power in the people’s hands. We decide who represents us, giving rise to a phrase we all know — government of the people, for...
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