Editorials
The latest Editorials coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Free Press Editorials and Times Editorials.
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Ron Hart: Democracy and the death penalty: One man, one volt
When asked about the death penalty, some are surprised to hear me say I am against the electric chair.
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Deborah Levine: Miracles abound in a Middle East midair disaster
Our daughter living in Israel called and asked if we'd heard about the Flydubai incident.
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Local Opinion: Look for candidates who will seek balance
Growth in Tennessee, and especially here in Hamilton County, has become a toxic topic over the past few years.
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State Opinion: A conservative case against Tennessee Amendment 1
Those who know me know I am a staunch conservative.
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Free Press Editorial: Board, city, taxpayers eyeing The Bend update
A 120-acre piece of downtown property is big enough to significantly accentuate or significantly hinder the growth of a city.
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State Opinion: Vote Yes on Amendment 2 to keep Tennessee free from a state property tax
In a few short weeks, Tennesseans can do something the legislature cannot do alone: permanently protect their homes, farms and land from a state property tax.
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Free Press Opinion: Appetite seems low for state, local restricting
We'll admit the exercise seems legally permissible, but we believe any talk about redistricting the state legislature, the Chattanooga City Council or the Hamilton County Commission is more likely a way to gin up anger and drive voters to the Democratic Party.
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State Opinion: Vote Yes on Amendment 1 to close revolving door on repeat violent criminals
A year ago, the American people watched in horror as 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was brutally stabbed in the neck while on her way home from work on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Local History: James Garfield’s road to the White House took him through Chickamauga
Preacher, lawyer and Union Gen. James Garfield fought in the Battle of Chickamauga and was later elected U.S. president. He was assassinated after four months in office.
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Local Opinion: If you want my vote, you need to ask for it
I moved from Annapolis, Maryland, to Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, last October. I moved for the quality of life and cost of living, and have not been disappointed. After 30 years in the D.C. Beltway rat race, the calm and normality are refreshing.
