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Candy Moulton: Robins, Bluebirds, Sandhill Cranes Are Signs Of Spring
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, "Robins, bluebirds, sandhill cranes, and pussy willows are all signs that it’s spring on Beaver Creek and it seemed to take a while to get here in spite of the fact that our winter was mild. With spring comes new beginnings and changes.”
Candy MoultonApril 29, 2025
Dave Simpson: They're Up The Creek Without A Paddle
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “You Democrats have made yourselves the steadfast defenders of government waste, bloat, sexy books in elementary schools, and our (bipartisan) $36 trillion national debt.”
Dave SimpsonApril 28, 2025
Cassie Craven: Belief In The Judiciary Is What Makes It Effective
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “A judge blocking the government from executing deportations and using executive branch enforcement tactics is sending people into outrage. In our own back yard, a judge was called out of retirement to decide one of the most important cases in our state.”
Cassie CravenApril 27, 2025
Guest Column: Don't Hand Your County Clerk's Duties To Someone In Cheyenne
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Believe the county clerk who lives in your town, not the politician in Cheyenne making headlines by spreading distrust and disinformation."
CSD StaffApril 27, 2025
Joan Barron: Tread Lightly, Wyoming Lawmakers Looking To Broaden The Obscenity Laws
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The Joint Judiciary Committee's top priority is Wyoming obscenity laws and whether changes are needed to limit access. I hope the committee treads cautiously. High school kids should be encouraged to read books like Gatsby."
Joan BarronApril 26, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyomingites Enduring Spring Of Deception’ Right Now – Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Whether you call these false Spring heat waves ‘Sprinter’ or ‘Spring of Deception,’ it is real that weather is very unpredictable in Wyoming during this time of year.”
Bill SniffinApril 26, 2025
Tom Lubnau: It's Time To Put The Abortion Question To The Voters
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If the Freedom Caucus is truly operating on a landslide mandate, its members would trust their voters. Simply let the voters decide the abortion question with a constitutional amendment question, and the issue will be forever resolved.
Tom LubnauApril 26, 2025
Dennis Sun: The American Beef Industry Is In Uncharted Waters
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For the last two years, the price of beef has steadily rose, but so has input prices. Today, both are at record prices and, with the threat of tariffs and volatility of the stock market, it makes it hard to predict beef prices."
Dennis SunApril 25, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Wyoming Babies Need A Restraining Order Against Abusive Judges
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: Money can be remade. Lost profits can be reproduced. But to restore life is not in any man’s power.
Jonathan LangeApril 25, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: Easter Week Has Been Rough, But Still There Is Hope
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Clouding the hope of the Resurrection has been a spate of death. But even in the sadness, there is hope.”
Sally Ann ShurmurApril 24, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Why Do Public Boards Appear To Be Hiding Things When They Discipline Employees?
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Do you ever wonder why public employers rarely comment on termination of government employees? The simple answer is Wyoming law prohibits comments by public officials regarding terminations."
Tom LubnauApril 23, 2025
Candy Moulton: Joseph Marshall III Completes His Circle
Candy Moulton writes: “Joseph Marshall III was a tremendous writer, an inspiring speaker, an imposing figure. And I’m grateful to say, a friend of mine, who was always so willing to share his Lakota ways and understanding.”
Candy MoultonApril 22, 2025
Dave Simpson: Suddenly, They Care About Eggs
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “The price of eggs where I shop tells me that we're heading in the right direction, despite the predictably hysterical cries of our liberal friends, who have never given Trump the benefit of any doubt."
Dave SimpsonApril 21, 2025
Cassie Craven: That Time A Pro-Abortion Attorney Said 'Murder Isn't Health Care'
Columnist Cassie Craven writes: "One Wyoming Supreme Court Justice warned this week that assisted suicide is murder. Apparently unaware of the irony, the pro-abortion attorney countered, 'I don’t think murder is considered healthcare.'"
Cassie CravenApril 20, 2025
Joan Barron: National Groups Scripting State Lawmaking Is On The Rise Again
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Senate President Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, said he attended a National Confrence of State Legislatures, but was not impressed. The discussion was on marijuna, a topic he had no interest in, he said, noting he felt the organization had a liberal bias."
Joan BarronApril 19, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Telling A Bunch Of Texans About The Yellowstone Supervolcano
Bill Sniffin writes: “Yellowstone is huge, over 2.2 million acres. Almost 5 million people visited it last year. It's the world’s first national park — and I love it!”
Bill SniffinApril 19, 2025
Dennis Sun: Not All Wild Horses Are Wild
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "For the next couple of years, the BLM will be gathering feral horses from four herd management areas in southwest Wyoming. This action doesn’t sit well with some folks, who believe there are never too many feral horses on the range."
Dennis SunApril 18, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Jesus Teaches Us How To Speak Truth to Power
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "The New York Stock Exchange was closed on Friday because Jesus’ crucifixion was the business of the day. The global earthquake over tariffs will resume after we have celebrated His resurrection. Until then, Wall Street will just have to wait."
Jonathan LangeApril 18, 2025
Sally Ann Shurmur: Much Like Spring Weather, Christians Rejoice As Sunday’s Coming
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Holy Thursday has always been my favorite Mass of the year. I like to think of it as the first great dinner party.”
Sally Ann ShurmurApril 17, 2025
Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming Republican Party Should Fix Its Own Election Integrity Issues
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "The Republican Party's dispute resolution committee, in one last stroke of arrogance, said its conclusion is 'the Party’s sole remedy and is full, final and not appealable.' If the party were a private club, this whole process would be no big deal. But the party is a creation of law."
Tom LubnauApril 15, 2025
Candy Moulton: Two If By Sea, Get Ready For America's 250th In Wyoming
Columnist Candy Moulton writes, “July 4, 1776, marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence and America is preparing to commemorate the semiquincentennial (250 years). The lighting of two lanterns in some Wyoming courthouses Friday is the official start of the celebration in the Cowboy State.”
Candy MoultonApril 15, 2025
Dave Simpson: Quite Simply, The Cadillac of Dogs
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “ The way I see it, any guy who calls his wife his best friend has probably never known the joy of owning a black Labrador Retriever. Simple as that.”
Dave SimpsonApril 14, 2025
Cassie Craven: Wyoming Conservatives Should Learn From An 11-Year-Old Girl
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The divide is deep. Egos have been bruised; people question one another’s motives. But if conservatives can’t get it together and act in unison, I’m worried we’ll squander an opportunity to bring Wyoming into its golden age.”
Cassie CravenApril 13, 2025
Joan Barron: New Rules Review Grows Government
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The late Democratic Senator Robert H. Johnson was a force in the Republican- dominated Legislature in the 1970’s."
Joan BarronApril 12, 2025