Free Press Commentary
The latest Free Press Commentary coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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With inauguration, DEI removals around the country picking up steam
Shortly after his swearing in, President Donald Trump reinstated his ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the federal government. The move was a much-needed correction to former President Joe Biden's platform of racial preferences and discrimination.

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Opinion: Donald Trump is president again; did you feel the vibe shift?
As a second Trump administration dawns — or, for his opponents, descends — on America, an interesting and unusual discussion has emerged over the broader meaning of Trump's victory.

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Opinion: Trump promises ‘revolution of common sense’ and slams outgoing Biden administration
Taking the oath for the second time, President Donald Trump promised sweeping changes and a "revolution of common sense" and bluntly criticized his Democratic predecessor.

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Opinion: Will a Trump administration be lovelier the second time around?
According to the Frank Sinatra song, "Love is lovelier, the second time around."

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Opinion: Regulatory thicket will dog victims of California fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, desperate to appear as if he's leading on the wildfire debacle, now tacitly admits that his state's onerous regulatory apparatus represents an obstacle to blaze victims hoping to eventually reclaim their lives.

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Opinion: ‘I’m still here,’ Trump can say in second inaugural address
Who remembers Donald Trump's first inaugural address? Probably not very many, unless they have Googled it, as I did.

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Opinion: What to watch for in Trump’s second inaugural speech
President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 7 news conference in Mar-a-Lago got me thinking about his upcoming inaugural speech, on Jan. 20. What should we watch for?

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Opinion: Never again should we use courtrooms as political tools
Donald Trump got the sentence he deserved.

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Opinion: The U.S. should acquire Greenland (peacefully), but Trump’s bluster makes it harder
Whether it was Will Rogers or Tony Soprano, the old advice of "buy land, God's not making any more of it" is good real estate advice, but it's hardly an iron law.

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Opinion: Plenty of blame for Los Angeles ring of fire
When a politician says "don't politicize" a significant event like the fires that have swept Los Angeles County, it's a good bet they are attempting to divert attention and shield themselves from the consequences of their inaction.
