Columnists

Douthat: This era is crazy, but not as crazy as we may think

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn He hated Donald Trump, he liked Bernie Sanders, he wanted higher taxes on…

June 20, 2017

Dear Abby

Friend finds gender fluidity a hard concept to swallow

The conflict lies in the fact that my religious beliefs and personal feelings are at odds with the notion of…

June 20, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: Rise of postindustrial society linked to anger

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn Theories have ranged from globalization to a rebellion against Washington elitism to racism. But the true cause may…

June 19, 2017

Dear Abby

Fetish drives man to badger his wife into smoking again

He fantasizes about me smoking all day, every day. I don’t smoke. I did for nine years, but quit five…

June 19, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Can travelers avoid being given a digital pat-down?

Newman, a stay-at-home mom from Portland, Oregon, has heard about Sidd Bikkannavar, the American citizen who was asked for his…

June 18, 2017

Dear Abby

Parents debate whether teens are ready to stay home alone

My husband thinks we can leave them home alone together for the five days and four nights we’ll be gone;…

June 18, 2017

From our Congressman

Cohen: Social norms fraying in America

On May 24, on the eve of a special election to fill Montana’s only U.S. House seat, GOP nominee Greg…

June 17, 2017

From our Congressman

Sullivan: Is Trump coverage negative? That’s the wrong question

Margaret Sullivandu1-i-syn USA Today’s banner headline seconded the motion: “Comey calls Trump a liar.” On cable channels, in broadcast news…

June 17, 2017

From our Congressman

Craig: We must stop treating each other like the enemy

Kris Craigdu1-i-syn Rather than seeing past their political differences, a growing number of Americans have chosen to stop speaking with…

June 17, 2017

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Legislation ready to be implemented

Joyce Rankindu1-i-syn SB17-267 is titled the “Sustainability of Rural Colorado (Act).” Among other things, this bill sets aside $30M to…

June 17, 2017

From our Congressman

Thompson: Can Zinke shrink Bears Ears?

Jonathan Thompsondu1-i-syn Zinke’s suggestions were tentative – final recommendations are due on Bears Ears and other monuments later this year…

June 17, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen’s behavior draws strong words from concerned readers

What 13-year-old Jason did was not merely misbehaving. It was an attempt at sexual molestation and a huge red flag.…

June 17, 2017

From the Humane Society

Reasons for your cat’s house-soiling may be more than behavioral

House-soiling is the No. 1 behavioral problem in household cats. Unfortunately, many of these cats are given away to other…

June 16, 2017

Creating Community

Quality early care, education have positive effects on families

For example, if parents struggle to find a job, a family may have trouble keeping stable housing. Without stable housing,…

June 16, 2017

Clubhouse Porch

The tradition of a weekend of golf Opens

One event is no less challenging than the other if you ask many locals who have participated over the many…

June 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Shocking reminder that the toxic tone must change

du1-i-syn This was supposed to be the time for “morning-hour” speeches, those short partisan jabs and one-liners. But not a…

June 16, 2017

Thinking Green

West’s utilities abandon coal because it costs too much

du1-i-syn One might figure sure, that’s some tree-hugging environmentalist arguing for solar and wind energy. But in fact, that’s the…

June 16, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen tells mom to stay away during his band performances

Now, whenever there’s a concert, festival, parade or football game, I stay away, although I love to listen and watch…

June 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Bruni: The mortification of Jeff Sessions

du1-i-syn But as I watched him, a flustered Gump in the headlights, I saw a broader story, a dark parable…

June 15, 2017

Dear Abby

Sweethearts struggling with a 30-year age gap

Although we are good for each other and compatible in many ways, we are realistic that our relationship isn’t long-term…

June 15, 2017

From our Congressman

Leonhardt: The halfhearted oppostion to the GOP’s health care bill

du1-i-syn I realize that sounds harsh. These opponents generally have good intentions. But they haven’t been very effective so far,…

June 14, 2017

Dear Abby

Man’s old tryst with wife’s yoga teacher causes strain

Abby, she treats this situation as if I cheated on her yesterday, and this was 35 years ago! Also, after…

June 14, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Dear Paul Ryan, Listen to Planned Parenthood patients

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn As you work with President Trump to cut off federal funds for Planned Parenthood, Mr. Ryan, I consulted…

June 13, 2017

Dear Abby

Early playtime leaves retired neighbor tossing and turning

The most recent owners have two kids, one in kindergarten and another in first grade. Every morning before school, the…

June 13, 2017