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Tom Lubnau: Pornography, Eric Barlow, Attempts To Shut Me Up

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Tom LubnauAugust 13, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Is Full Of Scenic Drives – Here Is A Favorite

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Bill SniffinAugust 12, 2025

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Dave Simpson: August, The Best Month Of All

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Dave SimpsonAugust 11, 2025

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Cassie Craven:  No. Truth Is Not For Sale. 

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Cassie CravenAugust 10, 2025

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  • DS
    Dave SimpsonPolitical, Wyoming Life Columnist
  • CM
    Candy MoultonWyoming Life Columnist
  • TL
    Tom LubnauWriter
  • SAS
    Sally Ann ShurmurWriter
  • DS
    Dennis SunAgriculture Columnist
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    Bill SniffinWyoming Life Columnist
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    Jonathan LangeWriter
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    Dave WalshSports Columnist
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Gail Symons: Wyoming Teens Leave No Excuse For Civics Ignorance

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "The standard Wyoming sets for its youth is high. It’s time the rest of us matched it; not only in knowledge, but in the courage to show up, speak up, and take part. Oh, and these students know that our Republic is a representative democracy."

Gail SymonsAugust 10, 2025

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Clair McFarland: Don’t Worry, Middleborn Is Here To Save Absolutely Everyone

Columnist Clair McFarland writes: “When he saw my tears, Middleborn realized that he’d done a good thing. ‘Yeah,’ he said, brightening, ‘I SAVED all those people.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 09, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: It Is Tragic To See Eight Newspapers Close -- Especially How It Occurred

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “What is so tragic is the way these newspapers were shuttered. Just no warning. Hard on both the employees and the communities.”

Bill SniffinAugust 09, 2025

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Joan Barron: Highway Tolling Bill On Tap Again

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “The real target for interstate highway tolls is out-of-state truck drivers.. Sen. Charles Scott said the big trucks are the ones tearing up I-80, and they are not paying their way.”

Joan BarronAugust 09, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Sticker Shock for All

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For all those in the business of providing beef to consumers, prices have never been higher. Beef producers and feedlot operations are cautiously happy, as they realize commodity prices can go south at anytime."

Dennis SunAugust 08, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: No Government Should Define Church Doctrine

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “A government with the power to judge between religion and politics is a government with the power over both.”

Jonathan LangeAugust 08, 2025

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Tom Lubnau:  Calling Innocent People Pornographers And Pedophiles At Taxpayer Expense

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "So, the Freedom Caucus has proposed a dumb-assed bill with a sexy bill title. The bill is so full of defects, I cannot describe them all in this limited column. Let’s look at some low points."

Tom LubnauAugust 06, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: A Tale About The Search For A Bell Ringer In Old Wyoming

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Here is my favorite rendition of an old groaner about the problems a pastor was having in finding a proper bell ringer. This tale occurred here in Wyoming.”

Bill SniffinAugust 05, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Two Old Guys Build A Cabin, Update

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “I love the smell of sawdust in the morning. Smells like... Victory. I know we're crazy to be doing this at our age, but I think we're going to pull it off.”

Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2025

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Gail Symons: Wyoming's Libraries Are Vital

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Wyoming's libraries, all 92 of them across our 23 counties, build strong communities every day. These institutions deserve our support and advocacy."

Gail SymonsAugust 03, 2025

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Cassie Craven: Shoulder Enough Political Humility To Elect A Conservative Governor

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Democrats will register as Republicans to vote in our primary. They will choose the most moderate candidate and if we split our conservative votes across several good candidates, we will lose.”

Cassie CravenAugust 03, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Here Are Two Big Reasons I Ended Up With A Desk Job

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “My characterization of work was defined by two experiences as a 17-year-old. Tough dirty physical jobs made a big impression on my younger self.”

Bill SniffinAugust 02, 2025

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