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Why Is A Biological Man Allowed To Smash In The Women’s Division Of The Governor’s Cup?
Rep. Ben Hornok says to protect women’s sports, we should draw a line and not allow a 6-foot 27-year-old biological male who registered for the women’s open division of the Wyoming Governor's Cup tennis tournament to play this weekend.
August 02, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Why Are Democrats Acting Terrified of Democracy?
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "If it was not clear before that Democrats are terrified of the American voter, the latest round of indictments proves they are worried about the results of the 2024 presidential election."
Charlie SpieringAugust 02, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Let Freedom Read
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "The Wyoming Freedom Caucus proposes to continue the push to criminalize librarians for what it views as obscene materials in public libraries, in essence using the coercive power of government to impose its set of values on all the state’s citizens."
Cat UrbigkitAugust 01, 2023
Rep. Harriet Hageman: It’s Past Time for Mayorkas to Go
Rep. Harriet Hageman writes, "Under Secretary Mayorkas' 'leadership,' 5.6 million illegal immigrants have crossed into America — which is equivalent to 10 times the population of Wyoming. Over 40% of the illegals that were initially detained have disappeared."
August 01, 2023
Dave Simpson: Cheers To The Residents Of Gillette For Exercising Common Sense
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "If you buy the notion that not placing a book like “Gender Queer” in a library is a First Amendment violation, you must believe that every book that has ever been published must appear in every library. Baloney. Being a librarian includes deciding what will and what will not be on the shelves. It's part of the job."
Dave SimpsonJuly 31, 2023
Rep. Dalton Banks: Wyoming Legislature Must Do More To Protect Children
Rep. Dalton Banks writes, “I encourage the citizens of Wyoming to step up to the plate when it comes to protecting our children from sexual predators, human traffickers and harmful and explicit content.”
July 31, 2023
Rod Miller: It's A Big Government Problem, Not A Free Speech Problem
Columnist Rod Miler writes, "Don’t for a minute think that your enemy is freedom of human expression. Books aren’t trying to replace you as a parent, big government is."
Rod MillerJuly 30, 2023
Dennis Sun: Cattle Numbers Stay Low
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Fat cattle headed to packinghouses are bringing record prices lately, and these high prices are trickling down to grocery store meat counters."
Dennis SunJuly 30, 2023
Rod Miller: Gordon Has A Chance To Be Great. Will He Take It?
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Freedom Caucus has presented Gordon with the chance to stand strong like a real First Amendment trail boss. If he wastes this chance and knuckles under to their demands, he will brand himself as nothing more than their stable boy."
Rod MillerJuly 27, 2023
Clair McFarland: Ode To The Aquarium's Bouncer And His Secret Tail
Clair McFarland writes: Stingray Bouncer inhaled the threat of our approach. He cupped his face in one giant hand while squeezing his other hand between his forearm and bicep so he couldn’t accidentally rip anyone’s larynx out.
Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 2023
Aaron Turpen Car Review: 2023 Toyota Venza Wagons The Station Out Of It
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "Toyota knows there are people who still love station wagons. And not just people who own five windbreakers that say Columbia on them, order coffees with six names in the description, and cover the back of their car in bumper stickers involving the name 'Bernie.'"
Aaron TurpenJuly 27, 2023
Charlie Spiering: What Ron DeSantis Could Learn From Gavin Newsom
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "So what on earth could DeSantis practically learn from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the radically leftist governor of the failing state of California? Politics."
Charlie SpieringJuly 27, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Hey Wyoming Wannabe - You Like 3 Seasons? Long Distances? No Costco?
Bill Sniffin writes, “I reached out to this couple and found out they were from California and were senior citizens. Yikes. Do we need more West Coasties here?”
Bill SniffinJuly 26, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: This is Bear Country
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Too many people still believe that bear country is the backcountry or wilderness. That needs to be called out and corrected because Wyoming is bear country."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 26, 2023
Rep. Harriet Hageman: The Biden Family Corruption and America’s Two-Tiered System of Justice
In a guest column, Rep. Hageman writes, "One of the most obvious examples of disparate treatment involves the Hunter Biden investigations, and the government-wide effort to protect him and his father to cover up what is shaping up to be one of the most significant scandals in our country’s history."
July 25, 2023
Dave Simpson: Don't Make Us Drink The Skim Milk
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Meanwhile, the Democrats were drinking papaya juice and mojitos, and dancing the Macarena. No holding back those randy party animals. At least they were honest about not caring about deficits ..."
Dave SimpsonJuly 24, 2023
Dennis Sun: It's The People
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Congress is in the process of developing and approving a new five-year farm bill, as the current bill ends on Oct. 1. One cannot overstate the importance of the farm bill to rural America and agriculture."
Dennis SunJuly 24, 2023
Rod Miller: Celebrity Worship Around The Ol’ Campfire
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Things are getting just a tad weird around the ol’ campfire lately. While they try to dodge the smoke, my saddlepals are all gushing over this movie, or that song, or which famous person is speaking God’s honest truth."
Rod MillerJuly 23, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Tourism Magic Can Be Found On The Loop Road And Sinks Canyon
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Sinks Canyon is the primary gateway to the Wind River Mountain Range from the east. Located just south of Lander, the canyon’s sheer cliffs and magical river make it a haven for sightseers.”
Bill SniffinJuly 22, 2023
Rep. Clark Stith: Person to Person, Not Bot to Bot
Rep. Clark Stith writes, "Wyoming Rep. Barry Crago’s op-ed pointing out the Freedom Caucus’s checkered past with respect to property tax reform must have struck a nerve."
July 22, 2023
Charlie Spiering: Obama's Disingenuous Attack on Parents Challenging Sexually Graphic Children's Books In Schools
Columnist Charlie Spiering writes, "Americans by nature are not comfortable with censorship and bans on books, but it is entirely within our purview to expect publicly-funded librarians to respectfully curate materials to limit children's exposure to pornographic content in our schools."
Charlie SpieringJuly 21, 2023
Cat Urbigkit: Make No Mistake -- Elk Feedground Plan is WG&F’s Vision
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "This plan wasn’t ready for prime time. It’s sloppy, unorganized, inconsistent, and includes statements in contradiction with other statements, while neglecting other legitimate concerns."
Cat UrbigkitJuly 18, 2023
Message From The Editor: Welcome Cowboy State Daily Radio
Wyoming's largest news organization will soon be on your local radio station. Longtime news radio veteran Wendy Corr will anchor the broadcasts.
Jimmy OrrJuly 18, 2023
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz: Our Way Of Life Should Not Be For Sale
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz writes, "Governor Gordon is doubling down by joining forces with Colorado’s far left-leaning, Governor Polis to sell the air."
July 18, 2023