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

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Tom LubnauAugust 06, 2025

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

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Bill SniffinAugust 05, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Two Old Guys Build A Cabin, Update

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Dave SimpsonAugust 04, 2025

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Gail Symons: Wyoming's Libraries Are Vital

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Gail SymonsAugust 03, 2025

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    Dave SimpsonPolitical, Wyoming Life Columnist
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    Candy MoultonWyoming Life Columnist
  • TL
    Tom LubnauWriter
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    Sally Ann ShurmurWriter
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    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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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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Jonathan Lange: Wildflowers and Life’s Wonders

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “They call it 'Norseman.' It's an odyssey that begins nearly 2.5 miles out to sea and ends at the top of Mount Gaustatoppen, more than a mile high and 140.6 miles away.”

Jonathan LangeAugust 01, 2025

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Dennis Sun: The Story on Hormones

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Hormone levels present in beef are far below natural levels found in other foods we consume daily, such as dairy products, vegetables and even certain fruits. Just remember, U.S. beef is the safest in the world."

Dennis SunAugust 01, 2025

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Tom Lubnau:  Which Gubernatorial Candidates Can Raise the Funds Necessary to Run

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "The real question facing the gubernatorial candidates is who can find the available financing and where is the money going to come from to get the job done."

Tom LubnauJuly 31, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Four Years Later, The Late Sen. Mike Enzi Remembered As One Of Wyoming’s Great Leaders

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Has it really been four years already? Mike Enzi was such a wonderful leader for Wyoming. He is missed.”

Bill SniffinJuly 29, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Another Year At The Daddy Of 'Em All

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “In the world of theater, they talk about 'suspension of disbelief' to enjoy a play. Here in Cheyenne during Frontier Days, you have to 'suspend thrift and frugality' to enjoy yourself. It ain't cheap.”

Dave SimpsonJuly 28, 2025

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Clair McFarland: Sure, Let The 11-Year-Old Drive. It'll Be Fine

Clair McFarland writes: "The little, feisty twin gripped the wheel and stared down our neighborhood of empty dirt roads and winding canals. I threw a goodbye kiss to my home and thanked the Lord for the 35 good years he gave me on this earth."

Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2025

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Gail Symons: Don't Die Of This, But Democracy Brought Wyoming Into Existence

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "The founders used 'democracy' and 'republic' interchangeably in many contexts because they understood what our modern ghost writers apparently don't: that a republic IS a form of democracy."

Gail SymonsJuly 27, 2025

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Cassie Craven: Just Watch The Nuclear Waste, Mental Health Debates Ignite This Year

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The real debate will flare with the nuclear waste issue that's sparked so much outcry. Detractors can just pipe down if they expect the legislature's workload to decrease or the speed to lessen."

Cassie CravenJuly 27, 2025

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Tom Lubnau:  The Days When High Powered Cattle Barons Ruled Wyoming

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Today, we have the modern-day equivalent of Big Cattle trying to take over Wyoming. Instead of using guns and marauders, they finance the political process, slick advertising and politicians to accomplish their ends."

Tom LubnauJuly 26, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Never Kick A Cowpie On A Hot Summer Day

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “There are various western codes that define Wyoming people. The most famous is the Code of the West.  But there are other versions, too.”

Bill SniffinJuly 26, 2025

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