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NOTE: Here we post columns written by community members, city leaders and Flash staff. The opinions expressed in this section are not necessarily those held by The Flash Today. Contact information for each writer will be provided at the bottom of each column.

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From Two Flawed Candidates to One Baggage-Laden Senator

November 1, 2026 jhorton 0
On this weekend before the upcoming midterm election, polls show a statistical tie between Senate [Click for more]

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Back To the Bad Old Days

October 25, 2026 jhorton 0
One of the results of President Trump’s decision to back Russia over Ukraine in the [Click for more]

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Even More Outrageous

October 18, 2026 jhorton 0
President Trump’s decisions to remove almost all economic sanctions against Russia and possibly deny Ukraine [Click for more]

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An Absolute Disgrace

October 11, 2026 jhorton 0
President Trump’s decision to allow Russia to supply almost 5 million tons of diesel fuel [Click for more]

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For Whom the Mob Trolls

October 4, 2026 jhorton 0
Rage against the Cornell 7 is at best premature and at worst is strengthening the [Click for more]

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It’s Not Donald’s Decision to Make

September 27, 2026 jhorton 0
Last week, President Trump said he had to choose whether or not to “annihilate” Iran. [Click for more]

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Trump’s Impossible Dream: No Win-Win Settlement Possible for Russia and Ukraine

September 20, 2026 jhorton 0
President Trump says he wants to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but the [Click for more]

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The $5,000 White Flag

September 13, 2026 jhorton 0
President Trump’s proposal to give every American adult $5,000 should the Republicans retain both houses [Click for more]

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The Final Stretch

September 7, 2026 jhorton 0
The 2026 midterm election campaigns have entered the final stretch, with Democrats favored to win [Click for more]

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Of Death and DEI: The Stories of Jason Arday and Doris Miller

August 31, 2026 jhorton 0
Two Black men whose names have been in the news recently are Jason Arday and [Click for more]

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