Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Randy Boyd: College is worth it. Tennesseeans agree
As a new academic year begins on college campuses across the country, students and families are considering one of the most important investments they will ever make: a college education. And many are asking: Is it worth it?
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Times Opinion: Trump and Co. should be careful stoking another Red Scare
With the House and Senate in recess and the midterm elections drawing near, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson recently launched an attack on Democrats that they think will ensure the GOP retain its congressional majorities.
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Community Voice: My grandfather didn’t see colorectal cancer coming, but you can
When my grandpa died, my family and I were left with many unanswered questions and a grief that many folks have felt. Yet, when we found out it was due to colorectal cancer (CRC), I realized I knew next to nothing about the disease that had claimed my grandfather's life.
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Ron Hart: The Great American political circus, now with extra clowns
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth: The United States of America, where the political process has evolved from a system of checks and balances into a high-stakes reality show that determines which party controls our nuclear weapons.
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Lee Davis: Totten land raises questions of stewardship, debt and the future of Walden
Serving as mayor of a small town sometimes means making decisions where there is no obviously right answer. The debate over Walden's proposed purchase of the Totten property was one of those moments for me.
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Local Opinion: Facts still matter in Chattanooga Airport’s future, says new board chair
Mayor Tim Kelly recently urged Nashville to "keep its hands off Chattanooga Airport." I respect the mayor and his right to oppose Public Chapter 978. But the public deserves all the facts.
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Shavin: My dog is your new therapist
Sometime last year, because I still had 40 seconds in my day that were not overscheduled, I decided to enroll my dog, Lulabell, in…
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BBB reminds donors to give wisely when helping natural disaster victims
The news has been filled with significant natural disasters this month, including devastating wildfires in Washington and an earthquake in Colombia.
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Personal Finance: Breaking down the inflation report
Consumer prices rose by 3.4% over the past year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Perspective: We will all grow old; we should be transparent about our decisions
America is debating budgets, taxes, deficits and spending priorities. Those discussions are necessary. But amid the political arguments, we cannot lose sight of a…
