Opinion

  • One for the history books

    Regardless of political affiliation or who they intend to support in November, all Americans would do well to reflect on the nomination of Barack Obama and its significance in national history.
    12:24 a.m. |13 comments

  • What others say: Don't punish fat people

    It is none of our business but...we can't resist. Alabama is getting tough with state workers who are too fat. Beginning in 2010, state employees who are obese and don't work on getting fit will have to pay $25 a month for insurance that is free to other workers.
    12:24 a.m. |11 comments

  • My view: CHIP changes would be a step back

    The story "Officials celebrate 10 years of CHIP" (Aug. 21) acknowledged what Utah pediatricians already know: The Children's Health Insurance Program has been very successful in covering low-income children who otherwise would not have been insured.
    12:24 a.m. |8 comments

  • Bob Bernick Jr.: Conventions sum up what's right with America

    If you ever have the chance to attend a national political convention — even if it is only to stand around outside the arena — you should do it.
    12:24 a.m. |0 comments

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