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The latest Times Commentary coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
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Times Opinion: Reelect Ben Connor to keep a needed voice on Hamilton County Board of Education
In his time on the school board, Ben Connor, a Democrat, has been a needed voice opposing toxic decision making from his Republican counterparts. Nowhere is this more clear than the board's decision to end the Centerstone contract.
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Times Opinion: Elect Ruth Walker to bring a data-centered approach to Hamilton County Board of Education
Ruth Walker, a trained developmental psychologist running as a Democrat in District 3, has a skillset far too many in elected office lack: the ability to parse documented data and make sound public policy decisions based on evidence.
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Times Opinion: Bipartisan housing law places more homes within Americans’ reach
An overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in the U.S. House and Senate — a rarity nowadays — reflects both parties' concerns with rising housing costs nationwide and shows that political compromise is still possible in Washington, even as President Donald Trump refused to sign the resulting housing bill.
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Times Opinion: Nonprofits must come together, right now
These are uncertain times for America's large and significant nonprofit sector. Since retaking office in 2025, President Donald Trump has canceled or frozen more than $425 billion in federal funds across the arts, education, healthcare and other sectors.
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Times Opinion: Trump finally hits it rich by selling his office
Donald Trump, now 80 years old and seeking riches his whole life, has realized his dream by debasing the once-solemn duties of the U.S. presidency.
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Times Opinion: The problem with building a bridge between church and state
The separation of church and state is under attack from familiar quarters.
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Times Opinion: The Trump ‘curse’ at the World Cup is his latest red card against Americans
For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Donald Trump's supporters realize that their man is charlatan.
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Times Opinion: The Fed’s independence is unfinished business
The Supreme Court has recognized the Federal Reserve as a special case among the government's numerous independent agencies — one that requires protection from White House interference.
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Times Opinion: For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
The Fourth of July has come and gone, and for many families, summer has reached its sweet spot. The pools are open. The bikes are out. Library reading logs are filling up. School feels far away.
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Times Opinion: Howard Zinn spoke to this moment, even decades ago
Not many historians have seen their work referenced on "The Simpsons" and "The Sopranos." Not many historians have been condemned by name by a president on the White House lawn for the "crime" of researching and writing about this nation's history.
