Free Press Commentary
Supporting Trump has been a tightrope to walk
Sixteen months after I became the editor of the Chattanooga Free Press opinion page in 2014, reality TV star and real estate mogul Donald Trump came down the…
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The latest Opinion coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Cartoons, Columnists, Dear Abby, Editorials and 5 more sections.
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Opinion: Illegal voting cases on the rise; who’s surprised?
AP File Photo/Jacquelyn Martin / Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, shown during a press conference at the Department of Justice in September, has declared: "If you illegally vote, we will arrest you and you will be charged."
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Free Press Editorial: Blackburn’s been busy amid campaign by passing legislation
Toiling in the legislative branch of the government isn’t always measured by passing bills, as it once was.
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Putin the Humanitarian
Michael Ramirez's Free Press cartoon for Oct. 26, 2026.
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OPINION: Tennessee’s Religious Liberty Is Worth Defending
An adage warns against discussing religion or politics in polite company. But in a free republic, these subjects are too important to avoid. Our founders understood liberty depends on citizens who can think for themselves, stand by their convictions and hold government accountable. Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our republic, and Tennessee must continue to defend it.
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OPINION: Simple is looking better every day
Life is expensive. Living well is not.
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Enjoy
Clay Bennett's Times cartoon for Oct. 25, 2026.
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Dear Abby: Disliked dad’s daughter receives no condolences
DEAR ABBY: A friend's wife's elderly biological father was killed in a one-car auto accident recently.
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Local Opinion: Simple is looking better every day
Life is expensive. Living well is not.
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Free Press Editorial: Let citizens sort out sites to be tabbed historic landmarks
The Chattanooga City Council appeared to be in over its head Tuesday when it began discussing the possibility of designating a number of sites as Local Historic Landmarks.
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Perspective: 5 questions to ask before choosing a health plan
Millions of Americans review their health plan options during open enrollment each fall, often the only time they can choose or change coverage.
