DARKOW: Be like Kamala

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

DAVID WEBBER: Poets, politicians and presidents matter

• David Webber

The inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris struck the right notes of continuity and challenge, of history and hope.

EDITORIAL: Trump did right on economy, judges, foreign policy

• Las Vegas Journal-Review

It would be a disservice to ignore Trump’s many successes, which are as much a part of the historical record as his flaws.

EDITORIAL: 400,000 dead. Never forget these precious lives lost.

• The Washington Post

The numbers can become numbing. But each loss is its own heartbreaking story.

DARKOW: We're sorry, America

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

GUEST COLUMN: It's time for us to bury the Big Lie

• Steven Roberts

It’s a lie that charged — without any evidence of any kind — that Democrats had stolen the election. 

EDITORIAL: Expedite school vaccines for COVID-19

• Jefferson City News Tribune

The vaccination rollout has gone slower than expected, but we’re encouraged that the county’s Health Department, along with area schools, are planning for vaccination clinics for school staff members.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hartzler's actions make her complicit in Trump's crimes on democracy

• Michael Ugarte

I would like to respond publicly to a letter Congressperson Vicky Hartzler wrote to me and many others explaining why she did not vote in favor of impeaching Donald Trump (round 2).

DARKOW: Trump leaves Biden a note

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow.

STEVE SPELLMAN: It feels like we're the DisUnited States of America

• Steve Spellman

A wise elderly woman who passed away in recent years came clearly to mind lately. Very spiritual and traditional in many ways, she led an amazing life, yet thwarted numerous stereotypes.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Kamala Harris made history as first female vice president. But what does a vice president do?

• Joshua Holzer

On Wednesday, Kamala Harris became vice president of the United States — the first woman, the first person of South Asian descent and the first African American to do so. Harris will also become the first vice president to have graduated from a historically Black college or university.

DARKOW: Biden's inheritance

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow

CW DAWSON: Christians should stand on the side of justice, not riots

• C. W. Dawson

F or many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Obama didn't close the racial wealth divide. Can Biden?

• Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Tyler Bond

Dr. King called moderation the "great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom.” Biden should heed that warning.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hawley should defend Constitution, not fill Trump's shoes

• Sue J. Underwood

This was written as a letter to Senator Josh Hawley:

DARKOW: Trump waves goodbye

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Americans have unrealistic expectations for COVID-19 vaccine

• Matt Motto

Many Americans appear to be experiencing cautious optimism about the role that vaccines could play in ending the pandemic. But recent public opinion research suggests that 29% to 37% of Americans plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine.

EDITORIAL: Added security is a start, but Parson should address they myth of voter fraud

• The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri leaders are right to beef up security in Jefferson City because of potential pro-Trump violence at state capitals around America. But they need to do more — specifically, to speak forcefully to members of their own Republican Party about the need to prevent such violence. The threat…

DARKOW: We have met the enemy

• John Darkow

Editorial cartoon by John Darkow.

EDITORIAL: Could armed capital protests spread to Missouri? Here's what Republicans say

• The Kansas City Star

Any more pro-Trump protests after last week’s assault on the nation’s Capitol could be both a public safety and public relations nightmare for Republicans.