Columnists

Krugman: Trump’s $700 billion gift to wealthy foreigners

Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn But it would be one clearly predictable consequence of the tax “reform” he and his congressional allies are…

November 1, 2017

Dear Abby

New engagement ends in divorce

At first I was wowed; then I grew homesick for my family, my job and my friends. My husband was…

November 1, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump’s legacy – damaged brains

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn The pesticide, which belongs to a class of chemicals developed as a nerve gas made by Nazi Germany,…

October 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Cepeda: ‘American’ is not a language

Esther Cepedadu1-i-syn This is what makes so maddening the viral video that ricocheted across the web recently of a high…

October 31, 2017

Dear Abby

Mother angry with runaway dad

Recently, I spotted him advertising himself on a dating website as a loving man and describing how he loves his…

October 31, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: Does history prove that tax cuts spur growth?

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn As Congress tackles “tax reform,” we really don’t have conclusive historical evidence of the relationship between tax rates…

October 30, 2017

Dear Abby

In-law disapproves of husband

Eileen and Harry live beyond their means. They rent a large house and buy luxury cars rather than something more…

October 30, 2017

Action Line

Free electric-car chargers spark a non-controversy

Action Line’s “initial” response to your question is TANSTAAFL. That stands for There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free…

October 29, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to tell if you have a qualified travel agent

“He’s made cruises and European trips special,” says Smith, a manufacturer’s representative from Dallas. “His itineraries and attention to detail…

October 29, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman misjudged for career

My problem is my family. Most of them are convinced that I hate men or I wish I was one.…

October 29, 2017

Adventures in Motherhood

As seasons change, life is good here

The house finches have staged a coup at our bird feeders, numbers swelling after the exotic summer vacationers have fled.…

October 28, 2017

Money Savvy

Money Savvy Create a budget to banish worry

I discussed these life-changing benefits of conscious spending in my last column. (http://bit.ly/BenefitsOfConsciousSpending) Today, I want to kick off a…

October 28, 2017

Population Matters

Grossman: Four most effective ways to reduce carbon footprint

“If you were my students, your grades would all be D’s” was my response. They are, unfortunately, not alone. A…

October 28, 2017

From the Mayor

White: Addressing ‘wicked’ fiscal issues

Mayor Dick Whitedu1-i-syn Durango City Council is well into the process of reviewing the 2018 budget proposal from City Manager…

October 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultheis: Korea – Deja Vu all over again

Gen. Curtis LeMay, who wanted to drop nuclear bombs on Korea and China but was refused permission by President Truman,…

October 28, 2017

Dear Abby

Sister is not amused by family joke

Abby, she is dependent on the family. If I refuse to help her, my family tells me I’m selfish or…

October 28, 2017

La Plata Health Watch

Flu vaccine can keep you healthy – and keep you alive

She had contracted the virus around the holidays and initially had routine symptoms, including headache, tiredness, aches, fever, sore throat…

October 27, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: Yes, it is bad out there, but you are not alone

Connie Schultz(Gus Chan/The Plain Dealer) I complied and thanked her for making my day. Something shoved against me, hard, and…

October 27, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Trump economy fails to “Wow” many investors

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn “Yes,” he said, “happy in the short term, but as a long-term investor, neither happy nor optimistic.” Formerly…

October 27, 2017

Dear Abby

Son left out of mom’s gift giving

In earlier years, I thought it was an oversight. I tried gentle reminders and hints, but she never bought a…

October 27, 2017

Get Growing

Drop off sagging jack-o’-lanterns to feed livestock after Halloween

I will not lie. I have smashed a pumpkin in the middle of the street before. Maybe more than once.…

October 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Scott: Let Obama’s “Clean Power Plan” rest in peace

Sen. Ray Scottdu1-i-syn That’s the good news: the EPA’s carbon emission mandates are gone and Colorado’s carbon emission standards are…

October 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: So a man walks into a bar in Oregon….

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Old people my age don’t care for rain so Eugene is not a retirement mecca – more of…

October 26, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: Cub Scout gets booted for asking a question

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn Meanwhile, the Boy Scouts of America, including its Denver Area Council, have basically stood silent,…

October 26, 2017