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Dave Simpson: What Was Your Favorite Whopper?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Oprah Winfrey told us if we didn't vote for Kamala Harris, it could be the last time we ever get to vote in an election. Hoo-boy, what a knee-slapper that was.”

Dave SimpsonNovember 21, 2024

Tom Lubnau: A Deeper Dive On The Wyoming Judge's Abortion Analysis

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "In a prior column, I examined the Wyoming district court abortion decision from a high level. Now I’ll look at it on a granular level."

Tom LubnauNovember 21, 2024

Rod Miller: Gen Z Around the Ol’ Campfire – or – Kids These Days

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "A yellow bus from Big Empty High School had pulled up to cow camp in the pale pre-dawn, and dropped off a dozen or so juniors and seniors for their annual field trip to the sticks. Their broncpeeler chaperons paired off with a newbie apiece, and set out to do cowboy work."

Rod MillerNovember 21, 2024

Tom Lubnau: The Wyoming Abortion Decision Explained

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Without opining one way or another on the abortion issue itself, examination of the Court’s decision and the reasoning behind the 35-page decision is helpful to understanding this important decision."

Tom LubnauNovember 20, 2024

Candy Moulton: From Two Coots in a Connecticut Canoe to the Kansas “Golden Rural”

Candy writes: “The two Connecticut coots had the desire for an adventure, but no interest in ‘crapping in the woods” while a Kansas grandmother could teach you how to grate the cabbage for kraut or make a hot toddy.”

Candy MoultonNovember 19, 2024

Dave Simpson: No Thanks Liz, We'll Go It Alone

Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “Liz Cheney's help apparently didn't help Kamala Harris. It was more like throwing an anvil to a drowning man.”

Dave SimpsonNovember 18, 2024

Cassie Craven: We Do Not Want Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms. Do Your Job In Cheyenne.

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “We must take a stand, not to assimilate genders which is what is sought by extremists, but instead to honor the integrity of safety and privacy in a public school setting, which kids are required to be in.”

Cassie CravenNovember 17, 2024

Rod Miller: Red Shirts, Green Pickups, Murdered Muleys and Me

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I was gratified to see that a woman, Angi Bruce, was given the nod to replace Brian Nesvick as Game and Fish Director when he retired. I certainly wish her the best, because I nearly got that job decades ago."

Rod MillerNovember 17, 2024

Bill Sniffin: Trying To Explain To Folks In ‘A Democrat Bubble’ Why They Lost – It Did Not Go Well

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I spent my five minutes wondering aloud how the Democrats could believe all this ‘woke’ stuff about open borders, forgiving student loans, over-emphasis on race and transgender, etc.”

Bill SniffinNovember 16, 2024

Jonathan Lange: It’s Time For Wyoming Lawmakers To Protect Our College Girls

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "The cowgirls cannot sue the legislators who left them exposed. What happened to their season cannot be undone. It should, however, be prevented from ever happening again."

Jonathan LangeNovember 15, 2024

Dennis Sun: The Future Of U.S. Meat In International Markets

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The U.S. Meat Export Federation held its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson. The first topic discussed was the analysis of the election, potential impacts on agriculture policy and international trade and how it will reflect on beef and other meat."

Dennis SunNovember 15, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: Wyoming vs CSU -- It Won't Ever Be Just Another Game

Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “Conferences may realign, playoffs may expand, but there will never be another rivalry like Wyoming and the sheep. Here’s why.”

Sally Ann ShurmurNovember 14, 2024

Rod Miller: In Praise Of Tricksters And The Free Press

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "If you read something that offends you or calls into question your basic beliefs – say, in a column in Cowboy State Daily – feel free to read no further, and go back to your pep rally."

Rod MillerNovember 14, 2024

Tom Lubnau: A Statue Of A Barn Owl Sits On Law Books And the Bible in Cheyenne

Tom Lubnau writes: "The sculpture depicts a barn owl in flight, representing wisdom and the rural roots of these five legislators, the active role they played in Wyoming government, and their foundational belief in the Bible."

Tom LubnauNovember 14, 2024

Candy’s Column: Jim Bridger Traveled Far and Wide and Mapped Wyoming

Candy writes: “The story of westward expansion is embodied in the biography of Jim Bridger – who came west with Ashley and Henry’s brigade of 100 young men in 1822 and forged pathways that were followed by mountain men, emigrants, surveyors, scientists, and the military.”

Candy MoultonNovember 12, 2024

Dave Simpson: Was That A Nightmare, Or What?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes: “The liberal Lilliputians will continue their efforts to bring down Trump any way they can. But, from where I sit, Trump 2.0 looks pretty ding-dong good.”

Dave SimpsonNovember 11, 2024

Aaron Turpen: Is 2024 The Last Model Year For The “Real” Toyota 4Runner?

Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “There are a lot of Toyota 4Runner enthusiasts who see the 2024 model year, which marks the end of the fifth generation for the SUV, as the ending of the 4Runner."

Aaron TurpenNovember 10, 2024

Cassie Craven: The Biggest Loser Wasn’t the Democrat Party, It Was the Machine

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The machine itself was the biggest loser on election night. Dynasties like the Cheneys and Obamas are yesterday’s news. We witnessed a cultural revolution for America when Republicans took a landslide victory.”

Cassie CravenNovember 10, 2024

Rod Miller: Defining Moments in Our Democracy

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Given the magnitude of voter turnout this year, and the margins in contested races, there can be little doubt that the people have spoken loudly and clearly. That, to me, is a source of pride in our country and our state."

Rod MillerNovember 10, 2024

Aaron Turpen: AA is for Automotive Acronyms

Like any industry, automotive has a lot of jargon. Including a host of acronyms that are used without much explanation. It's not at the level of the military when it comes to letters that mean words, but it’s not far behind. Here are some of the most popular.

Aaron TurpenNovember 09, 2024

Joan Barron: The Boys Won The Presidential Election

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Democrats were expecting women to unite and vote for Kamala to demonstrate opposition to the position of the GOP and its candidate, Donald Trump on women’s productive rights. But that didn’t happen."

Joan BarronNovember 09, 2024

Bill Sniffin: American People ‘Woke’ Up Last Tuesday! Wyoming Celebrates Trump Landslide

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “The Biden-Harris administration was a cultural experiment that used programs that appeared to work in California so why not thrust these ideas on the entire people of the country? But much of the rest of the country was opposed being californicated.”

Bill SniffinNovember 09, 2024

Dennis Sun: Cows Rule

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Usually when someone attacks the beef industry, one doesn’t have to look far to realize there are some animal rights activist cow haters involved. It’s a lot like politics – truth and science be damned, say anything you want and hopefully it sticks on the wall."

Dennis SunNovember 08, 2024

Jonathan Lange: Weston County Shows Why Hand-Counting Is Needed Even In Computer Age

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "The Secretary of State, with human eyes and common sense, caught the disenfranchisement of hundreds of Wyoming voters. The county clerk, the computer system and the County Clerk's Association didn't catch it."

Jonathan LangeNovember 08, 2024

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