December 14, 2025
Opinion

From the League of Nations to the United Nations to Trump Global?
In whirlwind fashion, Trump has inserted himself into the middle of numerous border wars.
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The Balloon Fiesta, community, and the power of partnership
This year, one of the most significant examples is ExxonMobil’s decision to become the title sponsor of the Balloon Fiesta.
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Forgiveness or revenge?
Kirk’s widow, Erika, told the thousands who attended and many more likely watching on television: “I forgive (the shooter) because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do.
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The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel (and its hit to free speech)
The government shouldn’t be threatening to yank a broadcast license.
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New Mexico outshines Colorado in tourism attractions but not numbers
My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer 50, when I drove great distances without a care, so I figured I’d drive as far as I could, grab a motel room and finish the next day.
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Jimmy Kimmel, free speech and the FCC
The “indefinite suspension” of Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show on ABC has unleashed a torrent of criticism or praise, depending on which ideological side one stands, despite the short suspension now having been lifted.
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Doing right by Americans in uniform
In February 2018, the Secretaries of the Navy, Army, and Air Force sent a joint letter to all U.S. governors, urging them to enhance state support for military families, especially in areas affecting their quality of life during relocations.
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Charlie Kirk: Converter
Charlie Kirk has been called many things, including an influencer, especially of young people.
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Political violence and Charlie Kirk’s legacy
My stomach fell when I learned he had died.
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Racial profiling is not who we are
My father, like countless veterans, risked his life fighting dictators and fascist regimes that targeted people based on who they were, what they looked like, and where they came from.
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