Columnists
The latest Columnists coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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The Rant
We now refer to Frazier Avenue as something more accurate: Crazier Avenue.
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Opinion: The new American Dream — to be a stay-at-home federal agent
Joe Biden pardoned his son (who he says did nothing wrong) for sins going back over 10 years. Hunter has apparently not been doing anything wrong for a long time.
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Opinion: Cooperation with Hamilton County Commission is needed on county attorney transition
This week, I am proposing a one-year transition plan for the county attorney's office and appointing an exceptionally qualified local attorney, Janie Parks Varnell, as the next county attorney, effective July 1, 2025.
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Kennedy: From the Trump White House to Lookout Valley
When Austin Cantrell was just 5 years old in the year 2000, he asked his dad if he could stay up late and watch a Bush-Gore presidential debate on TV.
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Opinion: Mass deportations are unfeasible, expensive and would undermine other goals
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in American history.
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Opinion: Deportation will restore faith in U.S. management of immigration
President-elect Donald Trump's promise to launch an intensive campaign of immigration enforcement, or "mass deportations" for short, is feasible and will be beneficial to Americans.
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Local History: Chattanooga’s 1875 flood proves worse than anticipated
Following the widespread destruction of the 1867 flood, Chattanooga Mayor Dudley Carr pledged that the city would raise the level of streets near the Tennessee River so that "downtown" would never flood again.
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Good Deed: Collegedale police donate patrol car to flood-stricken Carter County in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
It's inspiring to see communities unite in the face of devastating tragedy. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's widespread destruction, the city of Collegedale organized caravans of airplanes and trucks to deliver aid, but didn't stop there.
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Only the fittest will make us great again and more letters to the editors
More tooth decay and cavities will make Americans tougher — like we were back when America was great.
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The Rant
Reckless book banning and disregard for legitimate literature. Great start zapping Kurt Vonnegut, "Catch-22" and Dr. Seuss. Please ban algebra and geometry next.