Columns/Opinions

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News Staff

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in Burns Flat. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333.

Let's end cycle of racism by remembering, reckoning

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

This week, I want to write about some of the great ideas for children being considered by Oklahoma’s representatives and senators. The job of a lawmaker is often tough; fortunately, there are many advocates and activists who are experts in their respective fields who provide input and ideas.

A bad trade: Federal Buyout Funding

Johnathan Small Guest Column

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

What if someone offered to serve you nothing but dessert every day for a month—but in exchange you had to promise that you would forgo the opportunity to buy health food for the rest of the year?

H.R. 3: Here's why this is a bad means to a bad end

Ron Klink Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

What happens in a world where medical innovations like the vaccines that are defeating the coronavirus are no longer possible? That could be the result of a ham-handed effort to make America an "also-ran" country in the global pharmaceutical business.

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News Staff

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken south of Cordell. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333. PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Let's end cycle of racism by remembering, reckoning

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Numerous incidents this past year have increased discussion over what constitutes a hate crime. Just about every minority community has endured violence throughout the world based upon this type of bias.

Here's the myth of state’s endless spring break

Tom Deighan Guest Column

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

In the 1960s, some surfers produced a movie called Endless Summer chronicling a surfing trip around the world. I have only seen clips of this movie, but the views of pristine beaches fascinate me.

Mental health matters: We are seeing toll of this pandemic

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Mental health authorities along with the CDC have released astonishing data in the past few months that shows an overall increase in demand for mental health care. Some numbers show demand for mental health care this March has dramatically increased compared to numbers released last March.

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News Staff

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in Cordell. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333.

Don't look know, but 2nd Amendment is under attack

Steve Fair Guest Column

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The U.S. House has passed two bills that tighten gun sales regulations. House Resolution #8, authored by Rep. Mike Thompson, (D-CA), expands background checks on individuals seeking to purchase or transfer firearms.

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